PHT 530 - Environmental & Occupational Health, 3 credit hours

Introduces students to physical, chemical and biological hazards found in the environment and biological hazards health risks associated with workplace and community exposure to them. Risks to special population and mechanism to reduce these risks are discussed. Students will discuss environmental justice, and will explain its history and principles. The course content will also examine general mechanisms of toxicity in eliciting a toxic response to various environmental exposure. In addition, the course will provide students with basic skill for emergency preparedness and disaster management.