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Undergraduate Safety-Occ and Env Sfty & Hlth

2018 Summer Term

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3 Units

PERSONAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY (GI)

SAFETY 201

Presents a systematic account of the foundations of safety to students with little previous knowledge of the subject. It presents the accident problem, philosophical implications, concepts of accident causation and countermeasures, and an overview of specific areas of safety concern: fire, water safety, traffic, disasters, etc.


3 Units

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS (GI)

SAFETY 255

An investigation into the physiological, psychological and sociological problems presented by the use of alcohol and other drugs. Prevention and treatment programs will be examined. Other areas of study will include alcohol and traffic safety, alcohol and other drugs education and employee assistance programs.


3 Units

INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SAFETY 380

A combination of principles and practices designed to provide the student with a basis for understanding the nature of occupational accident prevention and loss reduction. The topics to be examined include legislative aspects, accident causation, strategies for minimizing injuries and losses, and sources of assistance in resolving safety and health problems.


3 Units

BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION

SAFETY 450

Selected theories of accident causation and countermeasures are studied. Examination of physiological, medical, psychological, and sociological factors which influence behavior, and methods for modifying unsafe behavior.


3 Units

FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

SAFETY 453

An examination of federal and state laws with judicial and regulatory interpretations having application to the management of the occupational and environmental safety & health responsibilities of private sector firms in the United States.


3 Units

ERGONOMICS

SAFETY 468

Study of human capabilities and limitations (physical, perceptual and cognitive) as the basis for improving human interactions with products, workstations and jobs. Review of human anatomical, physiological, perceptual and psychomotor characteristics applied to human-machine systems to enhance worker comfort, safety, health and productivity.


1-12 Units

FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP IN SAFETY

SAFETY 492

Offered on a satisfactory/no credit grade basis only. Internship students will be assigned to a company or governmental agency according to their interests to study in the field under the joint direction of the organization's Safety Manager and a University Supervisor. Students will be required to work with administrative and operational personnel at various levels. Written documentation of experiences will be required.


1-3 Units

SPECIAL STUDIES

SAFETY 496

A course which offers study in special topics in safety which are not regularly included in the curriculum.


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDY

SAFETY 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. May be taken for a maximum of 3 units in major/degree.

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