A comprehensive framework for predicting and evaluating environmental impacts is presented. The course emphasizes the theory, application, integration and evaluation of models simulating transport and fate of contaminants in air, surface and ground water, and soil. Case studies and computer exercises demonstrate contemporary exposure and health risk assessment problems.
EHS680
Environmental Management of Hazardous Substances
Winter
term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s):
Batterman, Stuart
Prerequisites: Perm. Instr.
Contemporary and emerging approaches to pollution and waste management that integrate public health, engineering, economic, and regulatory factors related to hazardous substances. Presentation of site assessment, exposure and risk assessment, and permit application practices, impact assessment in pollution prevention, and risk-cost-benefit analysis. In-depth analysis of selected topics using case studies of ongoing or proposed actions.
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