Basic risk assessment and risk management principles and the application of risk assessment and environmental assessment processes. Topics include hazard identification, dose-response determination, risk analysis and perception, and exposure and site assessment. Practical application of risk assessment and management principles will be discussed, with hands-on, practical experience in evaluating risk and in communicating risk to industry, government, environmental groups, and the general public.

Note: BIO 352 or ENSC350 is recommended as a prerequisite.


Credit Restriction: Credit may be obtained for only one of Biology 415 or Environmental Science 415

Prerequisites: (Biology (6SR) or Environmental Science (6SR) or (Biology (3SR) and Environmental Science (3SR) )) and Chemistry (6) and 2nd year standing required
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