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Dennis J Shusterman
ENV H 572
Seattle Campus
Examines environmental health risk assessments and explores how such assessments are viewed by affected communities. Reviews scientific risk assessment methods, risk perception, risk communication, and public participation processes. Examines the influence of advocacy and special-interest publications on risk assessment debates. Offered: W.
Class description
This course will serve as an introduction to a spectrum of occupational injuries and illnesses, including approaches to diagnosis, medicolegal documentation, workplace evaluation, and etiologic study. Emphasis will be placed on organ systems biology and the application of tools from toxicology, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and evidence-based medicine.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Lecture and discussion; clinical demonstrations.
Recommended preparation
Complete self-assessment of your own learning style prior to first class, if possible: http://www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp
Class assignments and grading
Readings and discussion preparation; written and oral project.
Course attendance, readings, class presentation and one ten-page paper reviewing a selected course topic. No examinations will be given.
