Indoor air pollution topics include the study of sick buildings, causes and risk factors, diagnostic protocols, contamination measurement, and problem mitigation. An overview of principles and relevant regulations and guidelines for performing environmental health and ecological risk assessments. Topics include the pros and cons of different risk assessment methods and how to plan, perform, and report environmental risk assessments. The use and economic effectiveness of risk assessments are also explored. An overview of alternative environmental strategies.
Emphasis is on pollution prevention techniques, practices, and case studies.
Economic analysis and regulatory compliance related to these strategies are also reviewed. The social contract and its sanctions, as expressed in law and litigation at local, state, national, and international levels, are also reviewed. Selected topics are drawn from ongoing national and international events concerning pollution issues. An overview is provided of the fundamental elements of an integrated environmental management program, using specific examples. Case studies are used to apply principles and concepts to environmental perspectives, experiences, and research issues.