HSC 415 - Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
Introduction to environmental risk assessment in the context of evaluating human health. Discuss social, economic, and political factors that affect decision-making. Topics include risk assessment framework, evaluating chemicals risks, managing and controlling risk, and policy tools to aid decision-making.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Area D1-3 requirements.
Prerequisites: HSC 300 and completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with C- (CR) or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Entirely Online, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences