Environmental Health Science and Protection Course Descriptions
The notations after each course title indicate 1) the semester during which the course is offered and 2) the number of credit hours, the number of lecture hours per week, and the number of laboratory hours per week for the course.
EHSP 301 Exposure Assessment—Odd Years/Fall (4-3-3)
Focus is on chemical and biological quantitative measurements. Emphasis upon how to collect samples, how to make measurements and how to assess the significance of the results and determine relative source contributions. Prerequisites: BIOL 211; CHEM 222.
EHSP 305 Quantitative Aspects of Environmental Protection—Odd Years/Spring (3-3-0)
Exploration of the analysis, interpretation and application of research results. Topics include statistics, biostatistics, experimental design and risk. Prerequisite: MATH 175.
EHSP 315 Environmental Chemistry—Odd Years/Fall (3-3-0)
Examination in depth of the basic components of air and water pollution as well as the introduction of nuclear chemistry. Emphasis is placed on toxic substances, carcinogens, mutagens and teratogens; their sources, effects, treatment technology and disposal. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; CHEM 222.
EHSP 316 Environmental Toxicology—Odd Years/Spring (4-4-0)
Examination of the factors which adversely affect the entire human population and assess the probability of risk. Topics include the general principles of pharmacokinetics and toxicology with special emphasis on aquatic toxicology. Examination of the spectrum of pollutants and how to determine the action required by their presence. Prerequisites: BIOL 211; CHEM 222.
EHSP 402 Principles of Risk Assessment, Management and Communication—Even Years/Spring (4-4-0)
Examination of the principles of pharmacokinetics, response relationships, risk extrapolation, risk management and communication. Students use case studies to do cost/benefit analyses and make decisions about inherent risk based on social, political and economic factors. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
EHSP 415 Environmental Economics—Even Years/Fall (3-3-0)
A discussion of the factors that affect the "economy" as a result of correcting and/or preventing environment problems, complying with environment regulations, and preserving the environment. Cost/Benefit Analyses will be explored. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
EHSP 416 Environmental Management—Even Years/Spring (3-3-0)
A discussion of the strategies that businesses and other institutions can undertake to assess the impact of their operations on ecosystems and habitats. The ultimate goal is to sustain a viable environment while providing for economic growth. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
EHSP 424 Environmental Protection Policy and Regulation—Even Years/Fall (3-3-0)
This capstone course examines the impact of the legal issues, public policy and regulating agencies on environmental protection. Prerequisite: Senior standing.