Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - PHC6300
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Current Status:
Approved by SCNS
- 2012-09-26
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: to GC 8/29/12. For Health Safety & Env. Conc of the MPH/PH program. ppd by GC Chair. To USF Syst 8/31/12. to SCNS 9/14/12. Approved effective 11/1/12. Nmbr 6803 approfed as 6300
- Department and Contact Information
Tracking Number Date & Time Submitted 2888 2012-06-28 Department College Budget Account Number Public Health PH Contact Person Phone Email Dr. Steve Mlynarek 8139746628 smlynare@health.usf.edu
- Course Information
Prefix Number Full Title PHC 6300 Principles of Environmental Health Is the course title variable? N Is a permit required for registration? Y Are the credit hours variable? N Is this course repeatable? If repeatable, how many times? 0 Credit Hours Section Type Grading Option 3 C - Class Lecture (Primarily) R - Regular Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum) Prin Env Health Course Online? Percentage Online O - Online (100% online) 0 Prerequisites
Corequisites
Course Description
This course provides information regarding fundamental topics in environmental and occupational health including air pollution, water pollution, solid and hazardous waste, and environmental health law and ethics.
- Justification
A. Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course.
Needed for new program/concentration/certificate
B. What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service?
This class will fulfill an elective requirement for the Master of Public Health (Environmental Health Science) Degree.
C. Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times?
No
D. What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.)
Terminal Degree in Environmental Health related field.
Experience in Environmental Health related field.
- Other Course Information
A. Objectives
1.Describe natural and engineered health, safety and environmental systems and their interrelationships with human activities and human health;
2.Relate the history of health, safety and environmental health issues to current practices and policies;
3.Apply technical knowledge and skill for the prevention and/or control of specific health, safety and environmental health problems;
4.Communicate orally and in writing relevant information concerning health, safety and environmental health issues;
5.Identify scientific, cultural, political and ethical practices and decisions that may have adverse effects on at-risk human populations or the sensitive ecosystems on each geographical scale;
6.Decide between alternatives, or strategies, to minimize or alleviate adverse health, safety and environmental impacts;
7.Interpret published health, safety and environmental health research findings; and
8.Engage in health, safety, and environmental leadership activities at the community level.
B. Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will:
1. Understand basic chemical properties of air, sources of air pollution, and air pollution control systems.
2. Understand basic chemical properties of water, sources of water pollution, and water pollution control systems.
3. Understand concepts related to solid/hazardous wastes, routes of solid/hazardous waste pollution, and solid/hazardous waste control systems.
4. Understand concepts related to environmental law and policy.
5. Recognize relevant events related to air pollution, water pollution, solid/hazardous waste pollution, and environmental law and policy through the examination of specific case studies.
6. Be able to communicate scientific information through a concise report of a selected environmental health issue.
C. Major Topics
Environmental Toxicology
Environmental Epidemiology
Air Quality
Air Pollution
Zoonotic and Microbial Agents
Water Quality
Water Pollution
Toxic Metal and Elements
Pesticides and Other Organic Chemicals
Solid and Liquid Wastes
Environmental Policy and Regulation
D. Textbooks
Friis, Robert H. (2012). Essentials of Environmental Health, 2nd Edition. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
E. Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases
Friis, Robert H. (2012). Essentials of Environmental Health, 2nd Edition. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
USF Blackboard
F. Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy
Grading Scale
The Plus/Minus Grading Policy will be utilized for this course. Grades will be assigned as follows:
• 97-100 (A+)
• 93-96 (A)
• 90-92 (A-)
• 85-89 (B+)
• 80-84 (B)
• 75-79 (B-)
• 70-74 (C+)
• 65-69 (C)
• 60-64 (C-)
Grading Criteria
• Chapter Quizzes (10%)
• Case Study Review Papers (20%)
• Midterm Examination (35%)
• Final Examination (35%)
G. Assignments, Exams and Tests
1. Chapter Quizzes: Each assigned chapter will have a corresponding quiz. Answers for the quiz will be derived from assigned chapters, videos, and PowerPoint lessons. Quizzes will include multiple choice and true/false questions.
2. Case Study Review Papers: Each student will develop a case study review paper for each case study examined. The report should briefly state the issue, how it relates to environmental health, potential solutions to the issue, and conclusions. The report should be no more than 750 words. The report will be due one week after the case study is assigned. Assignments will be graded as follows:
Introduction and Background of the Issue – 25%
Implications of the Issue – 25%
Recommended Solutions to the Issue – 25%
Conclusions – 25%
Please include references and use an accepted style of documentation for citations.
3. Exams: A non cumulative Midterm and Final Examination will be administered online.
Requests for examinations must be made through e-mail in advance of the examination. An acceptable explanation for the request must be included and appropriate documentation may be required. All quizzes and examinations will be completed with one attempt during a 24-hour period through Blackboard.
H. Attendance Policy
Class is offered online. Students complete assignments withing the designated time period.
Requests for examinations must be made through e-mail in advance of the examination. An acceptable explanation for the request must be included and appropriate documentation may be required. All quizzes and examinations will be completed with one attempt during a 24-hour period through Blackboard.
I. Policy on Make-up Work
Students will be responsible for contacting the instructor if make-up work is required. Documentation may be necessary to support reason for late work submission.
Disruption of the academic process and violations of the policies regarding academic integrity will not be tolerated. Review USF policies on Disruption of the Academic Process and the Academic Integrity of Students at:
http://generalcounsel.usf.edu/regulations/pdfs/regulation-usf3.025.pdf
J. Program This Course Supports
Master of Public Health - Environmental Health Science
- Course Concurrence Information
N/A
- if you have questions about any of these fields, please contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu or joe@grad.usf.edu.
