This course provides in-depth coverage of the nature of indoor air pollutants and techniques for analyzing indoor air quality in modern work environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding key concepts in environmental exposure, toxicology, and epidemiology, and on understanding the procedures for assessing indoor air quality conditions.
Coverage also includes detailed consideration of the design of modern ventilation systems.
Course Objectives This course aims to familiarize students with the information necessary for analyzing and solving indoor air quality problems in modern work environments. The course meets twice each week for a total of three hours. This time will be used for a combination of seminar discussion and class work. Where appropriate, guest speakers may contribute to the course. Class readings will be assigned.