Fundamental Courses (2)
Human Biology
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
Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene
Code : EHS 4100 Unit : 3
This course will address the concepts of anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards focusing on chemical, physical and biological hazards. This undergraduate course is cross listed with the graduate course (EHS 5100). Formerly EHS 3350; credit cannot be received for both EHS 4100 and EHS 5100.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2010 (C); PHY 1200 (C) or PHY 1010; and EHS 3380 (C+)
Accident/Incident Investigation and Analysis
Code : EHS 4410 Unit : 4
A review of methodologies for accident and incident investigation and analysis. Topics include data collection, investigative methodologies, interviewing techniques, techniques of data analysis, reporting formats, systems safety, and developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
*Approved Slash Course. Credit can only be earned for EHS 4410 or EHS 5410.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) or instructor permission
Construction Safety
Code : EHS 4420 Unit : 3
Construction safety practices and principles with an overview of program development, legislative issues and special concerns of the construction industry with respect to worker safety. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 4420 and EHS 5420. Cross-listed with EHS 5420.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+)
Robotic and Automation System Safety Analysis
Code : EHS 4430 Unit : 3
Information and issues related to worker safety in industrial environments where robots are used. The state-of-the-art of advanced automation will be surveyed, with emphasis on system safety and injury prevention features required to assure an adequate worker/robot interface.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) or instructor permission
Ergonomics
Code : EHS 4450 Unit : 3
Ergonomics and related change management concepts; anthropometry, biomechanics, metabolic energy expenditure, capabilities and limitations of workers; design and analysis of the workplace, hand tools, controls and products; application of the NIOSH lifting guidelines and other standards. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 4450 and EHS 5450. Cross-listed with EHS 5450.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) and BIO 1002 (C) or BIO 1200 (C) or WHP 4000 (C) and WHP 4030 (C) or BIO 2100 (C) and BIO 2600 (C)
Industrial and Environmental Toxicology
Code : EHS 4460 Unit : 3
Introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of toxicology, with special attention given to the industrial environment. Evaluation of the toxic effects of substances and toxic responses to various substances. Principles of toxicology applied to biological systems: exposure, bio-transformations and mechanisms of toxicity, dose-response relationships and factors influencing toxicity. Identical with ENV 4460.
*Approved Slash Course. Credit can only be earned for EHS 4460 or EHS 5460.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
Prerequisite(s): EHS 3380 (C+) and CHM 2010 or CHM 2340
Environmental Pollution and Controls
Code : EHS 4550 Unit : 3
A general course in environmental pollution and controls. The course follows Environmental Standards and provides a detailed overview in environmental engineering science and technology. Topics include: environmental ethics and risk analysis, water and air pollution, treatment technologies, solid and hazardous waste disposal, pollution control, and environmental impact and economic assessment.
*Approved Slash Course. Credit can only be earned for EHS 4550 or EHS 5550.
Pre/Corequisite(s): EHS 4440 can be taken at same time
Environmental Health and Safety Capstone Course Internship
Code : EHS 4950 Unit : 4
An experiential learning capstone in Env. Health and Safety in close collaboration with professional health and safety practitioners to expose the intern to health and safety problem identification, evaluation, and control and to health and safety program planning and evaluation. May only be taken by students with major standing and minimum (C+) in all EHS courses. Graded S/U.
General Education Requirement(s): Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
Prerequisite(s): program director permission
Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors
Code : HS 2000 Unit : 3
This course covers foundational knowledge on health and disease processes and explores the impact health behaviors such as stress management, sleep, dietary intake and physical activity have on risk for chronic diseases including obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer, with an emphasis on prevention. In addition, this course will focus on evidence based recommendations, the use of health sciences research, and identification of credible sources.
General Education Requirement(s): HS 2000 and HS 2050 together satisfy the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area.
Corequisite(s): HS 2050.
