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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HSCI 34500 - Introduction To Occupational And Environmental Health Sciences


Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles of occupational health (industrial hygiene) and environmental health as related to anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards in the workplace and the surrounding community. Emphasis is on hazards of chemicals and their role in occupationally and environmentally related diseases. Historical basis and current legislation are discussed. In addition, the principles of epidemiology, toxicology, exposure standards, and respiratory protection are addressed. Typically offered Fall.