2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog

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2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Health Science with a concentration in Environmental Health [HSC/ENVH]

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The concentration is designed for students interested in seeking careers as environmental health specialists or public health sanitarians. Such professionals apply the principles of the natural and social sciences to the detection, evaluation, control and management of those factors in the environment which influence health. These professionals typically work in governmental agencies or industry.

Career Potential

Public health sanitarian with a county health department
Specialist with governmental agencies such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental specialist with businesses and corporations
Emergency management and response specialist

A. Required Courses: 28 credit hours

BIO 306 - Human Genetics (3 cr. hr.)
CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.)
CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)
HLH 405 - Tutorial in Health (1-3 cr. hr.)

Select Two: Six credit hours

HLH 392 - Environmental Pollutants and Toxicology (3 cr. hr.)
or
HLH 393 - Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health (3 cr. hr.)
or
POL 242 - Environmental Policy (3 cr. hr.)

Select Two: Eight credit hours

PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 106 - Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)
or
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)

Health Science Program

Health Department Requirements: 13 credit hours

BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 303 - Microbiology and Human Disease (4 cr. hr.)
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124