Batterman Lab - Exposure and Environmental Impact Assessment

Courses

EHS572 Environmental Impact Assessment (NRE 514)
Fall term(s)
2 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Batterman, Stuart
Prerequisites: EHS 574, Grad Status
Description: 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.
This course is cross-listed with NRE514 in the NRE department.

EHS680 Environmental Management of Hazardous Substances
Winter term(s)
3 Credit Hour(s)
Instructor(s): Batterman, Stuart
Not offered 2009-2010
Prerequisites: Perm. Instr.
Description: 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.