This course introduces the concept of chemical risk assessment and provides an overview of current frameworks considered by regulatory authorities. Students will develop a common vocabulary and basic understanding of risk assessment and its use in decision making. The initial phase of a risk assessment, the Problem Formulation phase, is emphasized. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Open to School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and Toxicology students, and other students by permission. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor; Students need a bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline (e.g., environmental science, toxicology, biology, chemistry, health sciences, or a related discipline), or they must have equivalent scientific and technical experience from work or other educational and training program.
This course introduces the concept of chemical risk assessment and provides an overview of current frameworks considered by regulatory authorities. Students will develop a common vocabulary and basic understanding of risk assessment and its use in decision making. The initial phase of a risk assessment, the Problem Formulation phase, is emphasized. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Open to School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and Toxicology students, and other students by permission. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor; Students need a bachelor's degree in a science-related discipline (e.g., environmental science, toxicology, biology, chemistry, health sciences, or a related discipline), or they must have equivalent scientific and technical experience from work or other educational and training program.
