HLTH 429
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Air Quality Assessment Lab
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
This course provides lab-based instruction to students on the technical aspects of conducting air quality exposure assessments. This course covers theory and application of sampling methods used to evaluate chemical, biological, and physical exposures; interpretation of sampling results; and identification of appropriate control strategies to prevent hazardous exposures.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Recommended
Chem 105; Math 110, HLTH 428
Title
Pollutants
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe particle and gas-phase pollutants in air that can adversely affect human health
Title
Health Guidelines
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to understand and interpret health guidelines related to air quality
Title
Exposure Assessments
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to conduct exposure assessments to evaluate indoor and outdoor pollution levels and biological contaminants
Title
Instruments
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to calibrate, maintain, and operate instruments used to evaluate air quality
Title
Control of Pollutants
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify strategies to control biological, chemical, and particulate pollutants in indoor and outdoor air.
Title
Teamwork
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to solve exposure-related problems by collaborating with others in a team setting.
Title
Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to communicate scientific ideas effectively using both oral and written formats in the terminology of the Environmental Health discipline
