19-674 Special Topics: Introduction to Risk Assessment for Human & Environmental Health

12 units, Carnegie Mellon University

Pesticide residues in food. Nanoparticles in sunscreen. Particulate matter in the air. How does the government determine if consumer products or industrial emissions are safe for the public, for workers, and for the environment This course will provide an introduction to the practice of risk assessment and risk management for the protection of human and environmental health. It will cover the basics of toxicology, epidemiology, fate and transport models, exposure assessment, risk analysis, and risk management strategies. It will also touch on philosophical and legal justifications for the governmental role in regulating risk. Students will become familiar with the elements and principles of risk assessment. They will understand its concepts, language, and basic statistics, and be able to critically evaluate statements concerning risk.

Prerequisites: none listed

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