I.H. 524 - Advanced Environmental Health and Biological Site Safety

3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.)

This course provides a broad understanding of Environmental Health (EH) in the context of Public Health (PH) Policy. We will explore human and environmental factors that influence natural, urban, rural and workplace environments as well as human health risks from chemical, biological and physical agents. An emphasis is placed on biological site safety in a post-pandemic world. Students will learn about social and occupational responses, tools and resources available for guiding environmental and public health policy decisions as well as EH practice, prevention and intervention strategies to mitigate threats and concerns.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Consent of Instructor.