2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Department of Biology

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

ENVH 221 Environmental Health and Protection I

2c-3l-3cr

Prerequisites: BIOL 104 or 112, CHEM 102 or 112

A survey of environmental disease hazards as they relate mostly to the outdoor environment. Environmental health and safety concerns are addressed from the standpoint of their source and nature, human and ecological effects, measurement, and control. (Offered as BIOL 321 prior to 2003-04)

ENVH 222 Environmental Health and Protection II

2c-3l-3cr

Prerequisites: BIOL 104 or 112, CHEM 102 or 112

A survey of environmental disease hazards as they relate mostly to the indoor environment. Environmental health and safety concerns are addressed from the standpoint of their source and nature, human health effects, measurement, and control. (Offered as BIOL 322 prior to 2003-04)

ENVH 270 Food Protection and Safety

2c-03-3cr

Prerequisites: BIOL 103 or 105 or 111; CHEM 101 and 102 or CHEM 111 and 112; or instructor permission

Provides an understanding of factors that influence the safety and wholesomeness of food from farm to the table. Examines food sanitation and consumer protection standards. Not for Biology, Biochemistry or Natural Science majors. (Also offered as BIOL 270; may not be taken for duplicate credit)

ENVH 281 Special Topics

var-1-3cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.

ENVH 310 Applied Entomology and Zoonoses

2c-3l-3cr

Prerequisite: BIOL 220 or permission

A study of the measures for abatement or control of arthropods, rodents, birds, and other disease vectors of public importance; selection, chemistry, formulation, and safe application of insecticides, rodenticides, and fumigants; pesticiding equipment; application of biological and other measures of control. (Also offered as BIOL 310; may not be taken for duplicate credit)

ENVH 323 Introduction to Toxicology and Risk Assessment

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisites: BIOL 104 or 112, CHEM 102 or 112; or permission

A study of uptake, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of environmental chemicals; mechanisms of their toxicity; and their effects on major organ systems. Knowledge of these topics is applied to risk assessment procedures. (Also offered as BIOL 323; may not be taken for duplicate credit)

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ENVH 456 Ecological Toxicology

2c-3l-3cr

Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 112

A study of the impact of chemical pollutants and other stresses on non-human biological systems from the subcellular to ecosystem levels. An ecological risk assessment will be conducted in the field and laboratory settings. (Also offered as BIOL 456; may not be taken for duplicate credit)

ENVH 460 Fundamentals of Environmental Epidemiology

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisites: BIOL 104 or 112; MATH 216 or 217; or instructor permission

A study of the health consequences of involuntary exposure to harmful chemical and biological agents in the general environment. Disease etiology, occurrence, and intervention in human populations are examined through epidemiologic study using analytical methods and applications. (Also offered as BIOL 460; may not be taken for duplicate credit)

ENVH 481 Special Topics

var-1-3cr

Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content

Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are offered primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

ENVH 482 Independent Study

var-1-3cr

Prerequisites: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office

Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. Work is supervised by a faculty member but does not involve regular class or laboratory hours.

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