This 3-credit course develops a comprehensive framework for evaluating and predicting the environmental impacts of manmade projects. The theory and application of mathematical and computer models predicting the transport and fate of contaminants in air, water and soil media are presented. The selection, application, integration and evaluation of models are emphasized. This is a core course in the Environmental Health program. 3-credit course addresses hazardous waste management, site assessment and cleanup.
Case studies provide in-depth analyses.
This 3-credit course introduces and integrates disciplines involved in the management of hazardous substances, particularly those involving questions of risk and environmental impact assessment, and public perception of health risk. The course will address contemporary and emerging approaches to pollution and waste management issues with special attention to scientific, economic, and regulatory problems including pollution prevention, risk assessment, life cycle analysis, and environmental performance standards. The course emphasizes policy development and technical analysis skills. The seminar is intended for both new and continuing doctoral students throughout the EHS department. Other teaching Dr. Batterman regularly provides lectures in EHS-501 Toxic Exposures at Work and Home dealing with environmental exposure assessment.