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2023 Fall: August 16 - December 12

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
ENHS 300 Environmental Systems (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 297. An introduction to environmental systems and the impact of human activities on the environment. The goal is to explore the Earth's systems, including the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, and recognize the complex interconnections of natural and human systems to gain a deeper understanding of human drivers of environmental change and environmental health and safety concerns. Topics include systems thinking, impacts of resource development and use, and general scientific principles and concepts related to environmental systems (e.g., biogeochemical cycles, flow of energy, biodiversity, soil, water, and air). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 300 or ENMT 301.
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85788 6380 16 Aug 2023-10 Oct 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Fu, Sabrina Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 300 Environmental Systems (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 297. An introduction to environmental systems and the impact of human activities on the environment. The goal is to explore the Earth's systems, including the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, and recognize the complex interconnections of natural and human systems to gain a deeper understanding of human drivers of environmental change and environmental health and safety concerns. Topics include systems thinking, impacts of resource development and use, and general scientific principles and concepts related to environmental systems (e.g., biogeochemical cycles, flow of energy, biodiversity, soil, water, and air). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 300 or ENMT 301.
85789 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Agan, Suzanne W Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 305 Environmental Health and Safety Regulations (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENHS 300. An analysis of the development, use, and implementation of constitutional and administrative law in environmental health and safety management. The goal is to practice information literacy skills to locate applicable policies, laws, and regulations and to apply knowledge of process and regulatory communication systems for effective environmental health and safety management. The emphasis is on federal legislation and the use of the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations. Discussion explores the relationship between regulations and public policy at local, state, and federal levels.  Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 305, ENMT 303, or ENMT 493. 
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85790 6380 16 Aug 2023-10 Oct 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Humphrey, Honor R Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 305 Environmental Health and Safety Regulations (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENHS 300. An analysis of the development, use, and implementation of constitutional and administrative law in environmental health and safety management. The goal is to practice information literacy skills to locate applicable policies, laws, and regulations and to apply knowledge of process and regulatory communication systems for effective environmental health and safety management. The emphasis is on federal legislation and the use of the Federal Register and Code of Federal Regulations. Discussion explores the relationship between regulations and public policy at local, state, and federal levels.  Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 305, ENMT 303, or ENMT 493. 
85791 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Osemene, Segun P Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 310 Hazardous Substances and Toxicology (3)
An exploration of hazardous substances and their effects on human health and the environment. The aim is to examine hazards and risk factors to determine mechanisms leading to injury and damaging health outcomes. Topics include hazard identification and communication, fundamentals of toxicology, task safety analysis, and occupational and environmental exposure science. 
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85792 6380 16 Aug 2023-10 Oct 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Pradhan, Sharmila V Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 310 Hazardous Substances and Toxicology (3)
An exploration of hazardous substances and their effects on human health and the environment. The aim is to examine hazards and risk factors to determine mechanisms leading to injury and damaging health outcomes. Topics include hazard identification and communication, fundamentals of toxicology, task safety analysis, and occupational and environmental exposure science. 
85793 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Eltz, Bart J Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 315 Risk Assessment in Environmental Health and Safety (3)
An examination of the general concepts of risk assessment as applied to environmental health and safety practice. The aim is to incorporate best practices for risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation recommendations for effective management of change. Topics include ecological and human risk assessment; risk perception; risk transfer options; and identification of methods, databases, and tools to characterize risk. 
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85794 6380 16 Aug 2023-10 Oct 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Sharpe, Linda D Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 315 Risk Assessment in Environmental Health and Safety (3)
An examination of the general concepts of risk assessment as applied to environmental health and safety practice. The aim is to incorporate best practices for risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation recommendations for effective management of change. Topics include ecological and human risk assessment; risk perception; risk transfer options; and identification of methods, databases, and tools to characterize risk. 
85795 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Bliss, Morgan M Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 325 Fire Prevention and Protection (3)
An overview of fire prevention and protection as applied to environmental health and safety. The objective is to implement evidence-based practices and strategies to address physical and chemical hazards that may result in a fire or explosion event. Topics include fire science, chemical and electrical hazards, detection and suppression systems, hot work, life safety, and chemical process safety.
85796 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Dunston, Nelson C Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 350 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENHS 300. An introduction to the basic concepts of geographic information systems (GIS). The aim is to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to address current environmental and watershed challenges using GIS software and develop skills in framing problems effectively and ethically. Activities include selecting data; creating and building databases; editing, analyzing, and presenting data in a spatial context; and interpreting and communicating results. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 350 or ENMT 307.
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86556 6380 16 Aug 2023-10 Oct 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Agan, Suzanne W Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 350 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENHS 300. An introduction to the basic concepts of geographic information systems (GIS). The aim is to apply critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to address current environmental and watershed challenges using GIS software and develop skills in framing problems effectively and ethically. Activities include selecting data; creating and building databases; editing, analyzing, and presenting data in a spatial context; and interpreting and communicating results. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 350 or ENMT 307.
86557 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Maldonado, Tyler J Syllabus Course Materials
ENHS 360 Introduction to Watershed Management (3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: ENHS 300. A comprehensive examination of watershed management with a focus on design practices. The aim is to apply critical thinking and build the professional skills in science, management practice, regulatory processes, and stakeholder engagement required to implement watershed and stormwater management in the United States. Topics include watershed characterization, hydrologic processes, land use impacts on watersheds, water quality and quantity, and the design of structural and nonstructural best management practices. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: ENHS 360 or ENMT 360.
85954 7380 18 Oct 2023-12 Dec 2023 Open Online
Faculty: Theisen, Janna S Syllabus Course Materials
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