EHOH 6614 Environmental and Occupational Health (3.0 cr.)
Dr. J. Litt (Spring) Prereq: EPID 6630
Presents an overview of information needed to assess the relationship between the environment, workplace and health. Topics include facets of industrial hygiene, air and water pollution, radiation monitoring toxicology studies, clinical occupational medicine, and biologic monitoring.
EHOH 6615 Topics in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2-3 cr.)
Dr. K. Mueller (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Students presented with series of problems that focus on industries/environmental problems in Denver metropolitan area. The solutions to the problems involve visiting industries, consulting with experts, and learning the principles and practice of toxicology, industrial hygiene, and occupational epidemiology.
EHOH 6616 Environmental and Occupational Toxicology (3.0 cr.)
Dr. L. Newman (Spring) Preq: undergraduate biology & chemistry. Coreq: EHOH 6614; EPID 6630
This course examines basic/applied concepts of toxicology in environmental/occupational settings. Mechanisms of injury to
various body systems following exposure to toxicants are examined at the systemic, organ, cellular, molecular and genetic level, with particular reference to human disease/public health.
EHOH 6617 Environmental and Occupational Exposure Assessment (2.0 cr.)
Dr. J. Martyny (Spring) Prereq: EHOH 6614. Coreq: EPID 6630
This course will provide the methodologies by which environmental hazards can be anticipated, recognized, evaluated and controlled. Methodologies to determine the degree of hazard and personal protection will be covered. Practical experience will be provided by field trips and labs.
EHOH 6618 Environmental Health Policy and Practice (2.0 cr.)
Dr. J. Litt (Spring) Prereq: EHOH 6614
This course provides a more in-depth examination of environmental health regulations, policies and practices by government agencies and other health-related entities at the local, state, national and international level, capturing the continuum of environmental public health core functions.
EHOH 6619 Health Effects from Occupational & Environmental Exposures (2.0 cr.)
Drs. C. Rose, A. Mayer (Fall) Recommended Prereq: EHOH 6614; Coreq: EPID 6630 Restrictions: Note the Prerequisites are
recommended, but not required.
This course will provide an understanding of the spectrum of health effects caused by occupational and environmental hazards. We will explore the settings which pose the greatest risk, and emphasize the importance of early recognition, prevention and hazard control.
Photo Info: Occupational health and the policies it promotes, ensures the safety of workers in various industries and environments.