210 Introduction to Environmental Health
3 crs (3-0). F, Sp.
P: A basic understanding and interest in science is
recommended.
Health-oriented problems in the environment with attention
directed to air and water pollution, solid waste, housing,
occupational health and safety, food sanitation, animal
zoonoses, ecology of health and disease, radiological
health, and energy.
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291 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Instructor approval required
A variable content course consisting of topics of special
interest to students and faculty that are not covered in
other environmental health courses.
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322 /522 Radiological Health
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
P: PHYS 211 and 212
Provides an overview of the various areas of radiological
health including medicine, power reactors, isotopes, and
instrumentation.
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399 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Minimum junior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
An opportunity for junior students to peruse an
environmental topic of their choice. A detailed project
report will be required.
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420 Principles of Engineering Graphics
3 crs (3-0). On demand.
P: MATH 110 or equivalent course work
Develops a working knowledge of the "language of the
blueprint" for technologists, inspectors, supervisors, and
others in public health.
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435 Practicum in Environmental and Public Health
2-6 crs. Su.
(Formerly ENPH430 )
SL-Full
Minimum junior standing
Course may be taken for a maximum of 8 credits
Instructor approval required
A full-time supervised ten-week internship experience in an
approved governmental agency, industry, or consulting
company.
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441 /641 Water and Wastewater
3 crs (2-2). F.
P: ENPH 210; BIOL 102, 111 or 151; and CHEM 104 or 115 or
consent of instructor
Investigative procedures, sampling techniques, analysis and
treatment of water and wastewater. Emphasis on water
pollution, aquatic nuisances, drinking water quality, on-
site waste disposal, municipal and industrial wastewater
treatment, private wells, and groundwater contamination.
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442 /642 Microbial Safety of Food
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: BIOL 361
Minimum senior standing
Maintenance of the safety of foods from an ecological
perspective. The principles of food microbiology and
environmental sanitation are highlighted.
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460 /660 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
P: ENPH 210
Field trip(s) required
The recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical,
physical, biological and ergonomic stresses that may cause
sickness or impaired health to employees or residents of the
community.
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464 /664 Occupational Safety Management
3 crs (3-0). Sp.
Access to computer with Internet access; some familiarity
with Internet use; some familiarity with workplace safety
issues. No credit if taken after ENPH 495 the spring of
2001.
Recognition and control of safety hazards in various
workplaces, basic safety theory, applicable health and
safety regulations, and ethical obligations. Behavioral
change techniques. Opportunity for students to research
specific workplace settings and issues.
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475 /675 Pest Control Management
3 crs (2-2). Sp.
P: BIOL 102, 111 or 151, or consent of instructor
Field trip(s) required
The biology and control of rodents, household and stored
food insects, insect vectors, birds, and other vertebrates
of concern to public health and industry. Special emphasis
placed on pesticides and their proper usage in control
techniques.
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480 /680 Environmental Law
3 crs (3-0). F.
An introduction to the system of laws associated with
environmental protection in light of human health,
technological, and ecological concerns. Federal regulations
including CAA, CWA, RCRA, SDWA, and TSCA are discussed.
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490 /690 Environmental Toxicology
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: BIOL 102, ENPH 210, CHEM 321 or consent of instructor
Examination of the principles, theories, and application of
environmental toxicology by exploring and integrating
multiple functional levels of the science including:
chemical, molecular, cellular, physiological, environmental,
and ecological levels.
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491 /691 Special Topics
1-3 crs.
Course may be repeated when topic differs for a maximum of
6 credits
Instructor approval required
A variable content course consisting of advanced topics of
special interest to students and faculty that are not
covered in other environmental health courses.
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495 /695 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Permits the student to pursue a defined organized study of a
problem in an intensive way under the direction of a
Department of Allied Health Professions staff member.
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499 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Minimum senior standing
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
An opportunity for senior students to pursue an
environmental topic of their choice. A detailed project
report will be required.
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725 Air Quality Management
3 crs (3-0). F.
Field trip(s) required
Air quality issues in the ambient and indoor air
environments. Includes atmospheric pollutants, dispersion,
health and welfare effects, air-quality monitoring, source
control, regulation, and indoor air quality assessments.
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730 Environmental Health Administration
2 crs (2-0). F.
Consent of instructor
The management of environmental health programs with an
emphasis on problem-solving. Other management functions
included are communicating, decision-making, maintenance of
organizational support, staffing, and fiscal control.
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735 Graduate Practicum in Environmental and Public Health
2 crs (2-0). F, Sp, Su.
(Formerly ENPH780 )
Limited to MS-ENPH program
Course may be taken 2 time(s)
Practical experience in pertinent areas of environmental
health instruction and/or administration.
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740 Environmental Health Planning
2 crs (2-0). Sp.
Introduction to the environmental health planning process,
including program planning, evaluation, and other related
topics.
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785 Graduate Seminar
1 cr (1-0). F, Sp.
Provides students with the opportunity to present and listen
to scientific papers and to discuss current research.
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791 Directed Studies
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Permits the student to pursue a defined organized study of a
problem in an intensive way under the direction of a
Department of Allied Health Professions staff member.
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792 Research Methods in Environmental and Public Health
3 crs (3-0). F.
P: MATH 748 or an equivalent graduate statistics course,
or concurrent enrollment in MATH 748
Examination and application of qualitative and quantitative
research methods in environmental and public health.
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795 Research Paper
1-2 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Instructor approval required
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797 Independent Study
1-3 crs. F, Sp, Su.
May be repeated - additional restrictions may apply
Get form from department office
Independent study projects under direction of a faculty
member.
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799 Thesis
1-6 crs. F, Sp, Su.
Limited to MS-ENPH program
Course may be taken for a maximum of 6 credits
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