Engineering Risk Assessment ChE 480/580 University of Idaho
 
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Environmental Science

 


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The cleanup of hazardous waste sites is largely driven by an assessment of human health and the environment.  This course examines risk assessment for quantitative and qualitative approaches to characterizing and controlling environmental pathways between contaminants and human receptors.  Both non-radioactive and radioactive chemicals are covered.  Engineers and scientists working in waste management will develop proficiency in and awareness of the theory and practice of toxicology, exposure assessment and risk characterization.

Note: Effective communication via email will be critical for this course. Please send the instructor an email indicating your preferred email address.

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Goals:

To provide better understanding of the principles of risk assessment and its use in environmental decision making.
To show similarities between chemical and radiological risk.
To give examples of solid science upon which risk numbers are based.

Objectives:

Understanding purposes of and regulatory framework of risk assessment
Understanding toxicological fundamentals relevant to risk assessment
Understanding toxicological reference materials
Understanding how non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic criteria are established and used
Estimating exposure and intake in various environmental media
Describing uncertainty in risk assessment
Calculating baseline risk levels
Calculating cleanup levels

Prerequisites:

Required: upper division (480) or graduate (580) status in engineering or science
Recommended: a course in Hazardous Waste Management (ChE 470); an introductory biology course (UI Biol 201) or equivalent


 

This course is part of a certificate in Environmental Contamination Assessment.
Visit the certificate web site for more information.