MASTER OF SCIENCE LEARNING EMPHASIS:
Occupational Hygiene
Learning Objectives
Students completing this emphasis area will be able to:
- Demonstrate a firm scientific basis for the recognition and identification of health hazards associated with environmental and occupational exposures related to the workplace.
- Integrate background knowledge to interpret toxicology literature and health data and incorporate these into the management of occupational health hazards.
- Apply principles of engineering in the design of appropriate controls for workplace hazards.
- Describe the selection and use of personal protective equipment for control of exposures.
- Communicate to regulators, employers, workers and the public about the nature, health risks and remediation of environmental and occupational exposures.
- Describe government regulations and standards pertaining to occupational safety and health.
- Demonstrate competency in technical writing.
Emphasis Area Requirements (14 credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits Required | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 405 [1] | Toxic Chemicals and Human Health | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 555 | Instrumental Methods for Industrial Hygiene Measurement | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 560 | Organizing and Administering Industrial Safety and Health Programs | 4 | Sp | |
| ENV H 570 [1] | Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 557 | Exposure Controls | 4 [2] | W | |
[1] Fulfills DEOHS breadth requirements. [2] Additional 1 credit ventilation module required. |
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Electives (select minimum 8 credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits Required | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENV H 417 | Non-Ionizing Radiation and Electrical Safety | 2 | W (odd years) | |
| ENV H 446 | Hazardous Waste Management | 3 | W | |
| ENV H 453 | Industrial Hygiene | 3 | A | |
| ENV H 457 | Industrial and Environmental Noise | 3 | Sp (even years) | |
| ENV H 461 | Air Pollution Control | 4 | A | |
| ENV H 472 | Environmental Risk and Society | 4 | W | |
| ENV H 516 | Environmental and Occupational Toxicology III | 4 | Sp | |
| ENV H 537 | Introduction to Manufacturing Systems | 3 | A | |
| ENV H 542 | Detection and Control of Environmentally Transmitted Microbial Hazards | 3 | W | |
| ENV H 546 | Pesticides and Publc Health | 3 | W (odd years) | |
| ENV H 552 | Environmental Chemistry of Pollution | 4 | W | |
| ENV H 556 | Quantitative Occupational Exposure Analysis | 3 | W (odd years) | |
| ENV H 559 | Applied Occupational Health and Safety | 3 | Sp | |
| ENV H 562 | Technical Aspects of Safety and Health | 3 | W | |
| ENV H 566 | Introduction to Ergonomics | 3 | W | |
| ENV H 577 | Risk Assessment for Environmental Health Hazards | 3/4 | A | |
| ENV H 596 | Current Issues in Occupational and Environmental Medicine | 2 | A, W, Sp | |
| TC 333 | Advanced Technical Writing and Oral Presentation | 4 | A, W, Sp, S* | |
| * Course schedules are subject to change. Please check the UW Time Schedule or contact the department to confirm quarters offered. | ||||