An overview of the public health concerns relating to solid and liquid waste management systems. A review of the solid waste disposal system will include municipal waste systems, biomedical waste, composting, and incineration. Liquid waste management will include discussions on municipal wastewater treatment and private liquid waste disposal. Focus on pollution and operational problems associated with these management facilities and to introduce students to water reuse, wastewater reclamation and waste minimization. Graduates will be able to: interpret occupational health and safety legislation, develop OHS/Loss-Control Programs, conduct audits and inspections of existing OHS and environmental programs, and design and deliver effective OHS training programs for workers.

Note: Open only to students in the Bachelor of Environmental Health (After Degree) program or with permission of the Department.

Prerequisites: Chemistry (6) and special conditions as specified below
Further information: Course availability and times
Special Conditions: 3 credits of general microbiology.