MASTER OF SCIENCE LEARNING EMPHASIS:
Exposure Biomarkers
Learning Objectives
Students completing this emphasis area will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm scientific understanding of the key concepts for assessment and control of environmental and occupational exposures to chemical agents.
- Describe the scientific basis and application of biological monitoring as a means for assessing chemical exposures.
- Describe the physiology of key human organ systems, as they pertain to absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of chemical contaminants.
- Develop and apply a sampling strategy that includes biological samples, to adequately characterize exposures to chemical contaminants in air, water, and solid environmental media.
- Identify literature sources of standard methods for collection and analysis of biological samples for chemical contaminants.
- Identify literature sources for normative data for biomarker measurements.
- Provide a framework for interpreting the importance of biomarker data with regards to chemical exposures and potential health risks.
- Interpret toxicology literature and health data, and incorporate these into the use of biomarkers in management and control of chemically-mediated occupational and environmental health hazards.
- Identify government regulations and standards pertaining to biological monitoring in occupational and environmental health.
- Communicate to regulators, employers, workers and the public about the nature, health risks and remediation of environmental and occupational exposure to chemical agents.
- Demonstrate competency in technical writing.
Emphasis Area Requirements (18-21 credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits Required | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 590 A [1] | Fundamentals of Env. & Occ. Toxicology | 4 | Sp | |
| ENV H 570 [1] | Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 554 | Biological Monitoring of Chemical Exposures | 2 | Sp (odd years) | |
| ENV H 599C [2] | Field Studies: Internship | 3 | A, W, Sp, S | |
| P BIO 506 | Human Physiology | 4 | W* | |
| PCEUT 506 | Pharmacokineic Principles | 6 | W* | |
| [1] Fulfills DEOHS breadth requirements. [2] Internship required unless prior experience is documented and approved. |
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Electives (select at least 1-4 credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits Required | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 513 | Basic Concepts in Pharmacogenetics and Toxicogenomics | 3 | W |
| ENV H 546 | Pesticides and Public Health | 3 | W (odd years) |
| ENV H 552 | Environmental Chemistry of Pollution | 4 | W |
| ENV H 555 | Instrumental Methods for Industrial Hygiene Measurement: Laboratory | 3 | Sp |
| ENV H 556 | Quantitative Occupational Exposure Analysis | 3 | W (odd years) |
| ENV H 573 | Methods and Issues in Using Biological Measurements in Epidemiologic Research | 3 | W |
| ENV H 574 | Probabilistic Exposure Analysis | 3 | Sp (odd years) |
| P BIO 505 | Human Physiology | 4 | A* |