Session 10

Environmental Health & Risk Assessment

Class Discussion

This class focuses upon health risks to humans which are linked to environmental pollution.

Readings	Web Readings: Environmental Risk Assessment Read all six chapters of this assignment.
Writing Assignment	Writing Assignment # 4 (Floridianna - Relationship between people and environment) is Due Today! Prepare now for Writing Assignment Number 5.
Web Board:	Discussion Questions What is risk assessment? What four steps are involved in risk assessment? In what forms may the results of risk assessments assume? What is the difference in risk assessment & risk management? What is exposure assessment? How does one go about measuring exposure? What is the difference between personal exposure studies and environmental exposure studies? What does an exposure assessment evaluate? Provide some examples of types of exposures. Describe acute and chronic toxic effects. What is the "dose-response" concept entail? What does NOEL mean? Put your discussion questions on the web board Session 10.
Field Trip	Field Trip # 5 is due on session 12. You might want to start now to be prepared for your report.
Journal Writing	As you move around your area, you might look for business or situations that you think might pose health risks to humans. Note these in your journal if you want.