OSH 621, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE II

Course Number: OSH 621, Credit Hours: 3
Bassam H. Atieh, Sc.D.
Tel. 809-6652

 
   I. Title
      Industrial Hygiene II
 
  II. Catalog Description
      Advanced, in-depth study of harmful chemical, biological,
      and physical agents found in the workplace.  Emphasis is on
      analytical methods, control measures, and monitoring and
      surveillance techniques.  This course is designed for
      graduate students only.
 
 III. Purpose
      To enrich the student's knowledge of the fundamentals and
      principles of industrial hygiene.  This course is also
      designed to promote group discussions, practical application
      and implementation of industrial hygiene and occupational
      safety & health related programs.
 
  IV. Course Objectives   (c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k)
      By the end of this course:
      - The student will have a very broad knowledge of industrial
        hygiene concepts and their application.
      - The student will have a significant exposure to applied
        sciences in industrial hygiene.
      - The student will be able to design and plan a comprehensive
        industrial hygiene program.
 
   V. Content Outline
      A. REVIEW OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONCEPTS AND CASE STUDIES
       - Review of Industrial Hygiene Concepts
         (Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards)
       - Discussion of Case Studies
         (In-class discussions and evaluations of real experiences)
 
      B. DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS
       - Design and Implementation of Industrial Hygiene Programs
         (Classwork assignments and round-table discussions)
 
       - Assigned and Required Chapters
         - The Industrial Hygienist
         - The Safety Professional
         - The Occupational Physician
         - The Occupational Nurse
         - Industrial Hygiene Program
 
      C. RECOMMENDED CHAPTERS FOR READING
       - Governmental Regulations
       - Occupational Safety and Health
       - Research Design and Research Strategy
 
      FINAL EXAM (COMPREHENSIVE)
 
  VI. Instructional Activities
      - Lectures
      - Homework
      - Writing critiques
      - Term paper; topic must be approved
 
      Critiques are due on or before the date assigned by the
      instructor; LATE CRITIQUES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
      (Make sure to turn-in original article/s)
 
      Papers are due on or before the date assigned by the
      instructor; LATE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
 
 VII. Field & Laboratory Experiences
      - Field trips (when applicable) will be followed by group
        discussions.
      - Laboratory and hands-on are not required for this course.
        However, all student are encouraged to use the industrial
        hygiene laboratory open-hours policy for hands-on and
        practical experience.
 
VIII. Resources
      - Text
      - Handouts
      - Instructor's reference library
 
  IX. Grading
      - Homework           15%
      - Critique           15%
      - Paper              20%
      - Final Exam         50%
 
   X. Attendance Policy
      - Attendance is required.
      - Unexcused absences may affect your final grade for the
        course.
 
  XI. Academic Honesty Policy
      Refer to your undergraduate/graduate bulletin.
 
      Cheating, plagiarism (submitting another person's material as
      one's own, or doing work for another person which will
      receive academic credit) are all impermissible.  This
      includes the use of unauthorized, books, notebooks, or other
      sources in order to secure or give help during an
      examination, the unauthorized copying of examinations,
      assignments, reports and term papers, or the presentation of
      unacknowledged material as if it were the student's own work.
      Disciplinary action may be taken beyond the academic
      discipline administered by the faculty member who teaches the
      course in which the cheating took place.
 
 XII. Recommended Texts & References
      - Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene, National Safety
        Council, Latest Edition.
      - The Occupational Environment-Its Evaluation and Control,
        AIHA Press, Latest Edition.
      - Brauer, Roger L., Safety and Health for Engineers, VNR,
        USA, Latest Edition.
  
 XIII. Prerequisites
       - Graduate status
       - Instructor's approval
  
  XIV. Statement of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
       Murray State University does not discriminate on grounds of race, color,
       gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability or
       veteran's status in providing any educational or other benefits services
       of Murray State University to students or those applying for admission
       at Murray State University.  Murray State University attempts to provide
       equal opportunity in all areas of student admissions, financial aid,
       employment, and placement and provides upon request, reasonable 
       accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford
       individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all
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