Human Biology

Code : BIO 1002                    Unit : 4           

Introduction to human biology with emphasis on human anatomy and physiology. Topics include cell biology, skeletal, muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, neural, hormonal and reproductive systems. Offered fall and winter semesters. Course does not count toward biology majors or minors.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.

Introduction to Chemical

   Code : CHM 1040                  Unit : 4             

Study of principles of general chemistry. Prepares students for CHM 2010. Recommended preparation: high school algebra and chemistry.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area. Students must attend four general education laboratory sessions during the semester.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 0661 with a minimum grade of (C) or placement in MTH 0662 or higher MTH course

Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

   Code : CHM 2010           Unit : 3           

Brief survey of organic and biological chemistry, emphasizing applications to human physiology. CHM 2010 may not be used for major or minor credit in chemistry, biology or physics, except for the STEP minor in chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 1040 with a grade of (C) or higher

Healthy Workplace: Protecting People and the Environment

   Code : EHS 1100                             Unit : 3                                  

This course will examine how to keep people and the environment safe at work by minimizing occupational hazards and risk factors. It is recommended for business, human resource development, engineering, prelaw, premed, health and wellness, and general studies students.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement in the social science knowledge exploration area.

Environmental Health and Safety Training Methods

   Code : EHS 2250        Unit : 3      

Provides in-depth study of training methods required to conceptualize, prepare, deliver, and evaluate training directed at the adult learner. Course includes hands-on experiences in conducting a training needs assessment, establishing learning objectives, developing curricula, pertinent to the needs of participants using different types of media and developing training evaluation tools.

Occupational Safety and Health Standards

   Code : EHS 2350     Unit : 3 

Current regulations and standards promulgated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of Libya

Professional Practice and Leadership Development

   Code : EHS 2450            Unit : 3      

The professional development course is designed to improve the ability of students to describe their accomplishments and sell their ideas in situations like professional networking, company meetings, response to proposals for services and interviews.

Basic Statistics for Health Sciences

   Code : EHS 2550     Unit : 3 

Statistics is the art and science of decision making in the presence of uncertainty. EHS 2550 is an introductory course that assumes no prior knowledge of statistics but does assume some knowledge of high school algebra. The course is designed to introduce students to some of the statistical methods available for the analysis and interpretation of data relevant to environmental health, bio-statistics, natural, physical and socio-behavioral sciences, and health sciences. Successful completion of college level algebra is encouraged.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.

Safety and Health Administration and Programs

   Code : EHS 2450            Unit : 3      

Management aspects of health, safety and industrial environment. Administration techniques, governmental regulations, and programs for environmental health and safety management are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 2350 (C+). May be taken concurrently

Fire Prevention and Protection

   Code : EHS 3330     Unit : 3 

Overview of the characteristic behavior of fire, and human behavior during fire events. Includes a review of important safety science such as heat transfer, prevention and control of fire and explosion hazards, fire emergency planning and management.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) or instructor permission

Environmental Health and Safety Engineering and Technology

   Code : EHS 3380            Unit : 3      

Environmental Health and Safety principles and practices in the industrial and community environment. Engineering and technical information are discussed.