Course Summary
This course explores the relationship between chemicals and human health, covering topics such as toxicology, exposure assessment, and risk assessment.Key Learning Points
- Learn how chemicals can impact human health
- Understand the principles of toxicology
- Discover methods for assessing chemical exposure and risk
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 5-10 Lakh
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 5-10 Lakh
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 8-15 Lakh
- Spain: €35,000 - €50,000
- USA: $60,000 - $90,000
- India: INR 5-10 Lakh
- Spain: €25,000 - €35,000
- USA: $80,000 - $120,000
- India: INR 8-15 Lakh
- Spain: €35,000 - €50,000
- USA: $70,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 6-12 Lakh
- Spain: €30,000 - €40,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of toxicology and how chemicals can impact human health
- Apply methods for assessing chemical exposure and risk
- Analyze the relationship between chemicals and human health
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of chemistry and biology
- Familiarity with scientific research methods
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Toxicology: Poisons in Our Environment
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Erin Brockovich
- Dr. Philip J. Landrigan
- Dr. Arlene Blum
Related Books
Description
This course covers chemicals in our environment and in our bodies and how they impact our health. It addresses policies and practices related to chemicals, particularly related to how they get into our bodies (exposures), what they do when they get there (toxicology), how we measure them (biomonitoring) and their impact on our health. Most examples are drawn from the US.
Outline
- Week 1: Welcome & Introduction
- Lecture 0: Chemicals and Health: Course Overview - Megan Latshaw
- Lecture 1A: Chemicals in Our Environment: What Is a Chemical and How Are We Exposed - Burke
- Lecture 1B: Chemicals in Our Environment: What Is a Chemical and How Are We Exposed - Burke
- Lecture 1C: Chemicals in Our Environment: What Is a Chemical and How Are We Exposed - Burke
- The Chemical Revolution - Megan Latshaw
- Syllabus
- Grading
- Week 2 - Toxicology: What do chemicals do in our bodies?
- Lecture 3A: A Look Into the World of Toxicology Section A - Trush
- Lecture 3B: A Look Into the World of Toxicology Section B - Trush
- Toxicology, Toxicokinetics, and Toxicodynamics .
- Modules 1 and 2 Quiz
- Week 3 - Biomonitoring: How do we measure these chemicals in our bodies and why?
- Lecture 4: The CDC's National Biomonitoring Program - Mortenson
- Lecture 5: Biomonitoring at State and Local Laboratories - King
- Week 4 - Health effects of chemicals: How do we figure out how chemicals affect our health?
- Lecture 6: Health Effects of Chemicals: How Do We Figure Out How Chemicals Affect Our Health? - Mitchell
- Lecture 7: Risk Assessment in Environmental Decision Making
- Modules 3 and 4 Quiz
- Week 5 - Chemicals Policy: What do we do about chemicals & health?
- Lecture 8A: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8B: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8C: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8D: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8E: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 9: Air Quality Regulation - Samet
- Week 6: Case Studies
- Lecture 10: Cotinine and Secondhand Tobacco Smoke in New York - Aldous
- Lecture 11: Chemicals and Cigarettes - Cohen
- Lecture 12: Arsenic Exposure from Food: How It Gets There, Why We Should Care, How to Reduce Exposure - Rangan
- Lecture 13: Drinking Water in the US - Schwab
- Lecture 14: Nanotechnology & Worker Health - Breysse
- Lecture 15: Course Wrap-Up - Resnick and Burke
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical and applicable informationPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Knowledgeable instructor
- Practical and applicable information
- Easy to understand
- Good pacing
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with video lectures
- Lack of interaction with other students
- Not enough hands-on activities
- Too much focus on chemical industry rather than consumer use
- Limited discussion on policy solutions
Dr. Megan Weil Latshaw, PhD
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