HLTH 210
Principles and Practices of Environmental Health

Professor: Dr. Eliezer Bermúdez

Textbook: Environmental Health, third edition - Monroe T. Morgan (Textbook is required)

Suggested Readings:

-Our Global Environment: a health perspective, 6th edition - Anne Nadakavukaren
-Environmental Engineering and Sanitation, 4th edition - Joseph A. Salvato
-Principles of Food Sanitation, 3rd edition - Norman G. Marriott

Course Description:

An overview of current problems in community and working environments will be presented. Aspects of air pollution such as global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, and others will be examined. Prevention and treatment of water pollution, solid waste management, and occupational health hazards such as noise, radiation, organic solvents, and others will also be discussed.

Course Objectives:

-Students will be able to identify current environmental health issues.
-Students will acquired knowledge of environmental toxicology.
-Students will be able to identify water pollutants and water treatment process (drinking water and waste water)
-Students will be able to identify air pollutants and the cause and consequences of acid rain, ozone depletion, global warming, and criteria air pollutants.
-Students will acquired knowledge in solid wastes management and hazardous wastes disposal.
-Students will acquired knowledge in the area of food safety, including the HACCP system.
-Students will be familiarized with occupational safety issues and environmental planning.

Course Evaluation: Homeworks - 40% Exam 1 - 20% Exam 2 - 20% Exam 3 - 20%

Grades: 100-90 A 89-88 B+ 87-80 B 79-78 C+ 77-70 C 69-68 D+ 67-60 D <60 F

All assignments are due no later than noon of the due day. Late assignment will not be accepted.

Although this course is an independent study course, it is not self-paced. We will follow a strict schedule of assignments, quizzes, and exams. Procrastination will spell doom!! Individual tests will not be given a letter grade, nor will they be "curved". Don't ask. Each exam will count 100 points. Assignments and worksheets will vary. A strict time limit will be enforced on all assignments. Late assignments will be penalized 50% of the possible points for up to two days, then will receive a "0" after that time. Exceptions may be made in the event of emergencies. Contact Dr. Bermúdez immediately should such an emergency involves you.

Extra-Credit: There is no extra credit provided in this course. Please do not ask for it.

Communication: Using e-mail to communicate with the professor is encouraged, however, be aware of the tone your message may have. Using an appropriate, PROFESSIONAL, courteous, and respectful tone and writing style are expected. If you need to discuss a serious matter or issue with the professor, an appointment would be the most appropriate way to resolve the issue in a timely manner.

Students are encouraged to use all available resources to complete assignments, including references cited in the text, the instructor, fellow classmates, and environmental professionals in the field. However, the work you turn in is to be your own. Plagiarism will not be tolerated!!

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