HSCI 4502 Principles of Occupational Health (4)

Semester Prerequisite: HSCI 3052 and college-level coursework in chemistry or consent of instructor. Quarter Prerequisite: HSCI 352 and college-level coursework in biology and chemistry or consent of instructor
Principles of occupational health risks including anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control. Influence of workplace risks on human health and their relationship to occupational medicine. Study of occupational health laws and regulations as well as methods of compliance with current regulations. Laboratory and field experience topics include: toxic and hazardous chemicals, airborne chemicals, materials of biological origin, noise, and electromagnetic radiation. Three hours lecture and three hours of laboratory. Formerly HSCI 402; students may not earn credit for both courses. Materials fee required. Graded ABC/no credit.