This course explores and examines non-quantitative methodologies in the social sciences and political economy. The course will discuss hypothesis generation, survey design, research problem design, case studies, ethnographic methods, participatory research methods, content analysis, interviewing techniques and key informant interviews. Doctoral students in work environment policy are particularly urged to take this course. The course will be offered in collaboration with the Department of Regional Economic and Socical Development. This course describes each of these hazards and presents the physics underlying their behavior, techniques used to evaluate exposure, and methods of control.
Course includes lectures and laboratory sessions.
This course describes the basic techniques used to control air contaminants in the work environment. The primary methods of control described are ventilation, respiratory protection and toxic use reduction. This course describes the basic types of industrial ventilation systems, principles of design, and methods to evaluate their performance. The course consists of lectures, laboratory, and field sessions. The scientific basis for design of the workplace to optimized physical and mental interaction of workers with machines, tools, and work methods.