SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry · Courses
EHS
13 courses with the subject EHS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EHS 150US History & Envirnmntl Health3
Environmental health is the science of maintaining and improving human health by identifying, evaluating, and protecting against hazardous agents in the environment. This course will examine the impact the environment has had on human health and society over the course of US History. Students will examine how changes in medicine, awareness, social values, and economic factors contributed to major socio-political events, and how those events in turn affected human health and the environment. Case studies will focus on examining a particular historical event/ period through a subfield of Environmental Health, and these events/time periods will be taught chronologically, supplemented by earlier and concurrent instruction in US History. This unique lens will give students another look at US History, and how deeply connected human health, society, and history have always been, as well as looking forward to challenges we may face, and how to continue improving the way we interact with the env
One hour of lecture/discussion per week. Introduction to environmental health concepts. Course will introduce students to environmental risk, epidemiology, toxicology, policy, and regulation; agents of disease and human health risks including vector-borne pathogens, toxic metals, pesticides, and radiation. Course will also cover applications of environmental health with a focus on water and air quality, food safety, waste management and occupational health. Fall. Chemistry with lab (FCH 150 and 151, FCH 152 and 153) and Calculus (APM 105 and 106).
One year each of Biology with lab (EFB 101 and 102, EFB 103 and 104), General
EHS 320Disease Prevention3
Two 50 minute lectures per week. History of infectious diseases, control measures, new and emerging diseases, prediction and monitoring of known and infectious diseases. Examination of the intersections of public and environmental health, disease control and prevention, and historical and emerging diseases, and tracking and prediction of outbreaks. Spring. Prerequisites: EHS 250 and EFB 303. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EHS 520 and EHS 320
Three 50 minute lectures per week. Principles of communicable disease and contamination control, food protection, vector control, water supply safety, wastewater and solid and hazardous waste containment and remediation, air pollution control, and control of environmental hazards in specific or specialized environments. Understanding the laws and regulations governing these practices, and current protocols to maintain public and environmental safety. Spring. EHS 350 and EHS 550. SUNY ESF | 345 | Course Catalog
EHS 250 and EWP 190 or the equivalent. Note: credit will not be granted for both
EHS 360Environmental Sampling Methods3
Two 50 minute lectures and one 3 hour lab per week. Overview of different methods used for sampling air and water quality, soils, environmental microbes, and non-chemical environmental stressors (i.e. radiation, temperature, stress, noise) with an emphasis on their impact on human health. Spring. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 360 and EHS 560. Pre-requisites: EHS 250, FCH 150, and 152 or equivalents. Co- or pre-requisite: APM 391.
40 hours of work with the sponsor per credit. Full or part time position as an employee or volunteer in a profession setting with an environmental health focus. Internship will be structured in collaboration between ESF faculty advisor and on-site supervisor. Requires a plan outlining learning goals and objectives, supervisors assessment and final report by student. Students shall report their activities to their instructor on a weekly basis for the duration of the course. Fall,
Three 50 minute lectures per week. In-depth examination of workplace environmental health issues. Topics include safety issues, ergonomics, fire protection, hazardous materials, and terrorism preparedness. Overview of legislation of these issues, as well as managing in workplace. Spring. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 640 and EHS 440. Pre or co-requisite of EHS 250 and pre or co requisite of EHS 350 or equivalent.
Two 80 minute lectures per week. In-depth examination of hazardous wastes from source to disposal and chemical fate; covers medical, nuclear, industrial sources and reduction, prevention, containment, transportation, remediation. History, risk assessment, regulation and safety are included. Fall. Pre and co-requisite(s): Pre or co-requisite of EHS250 and prerequisite of one year of Organic Chemistry (FCH 221/222 and 223/224 or equivalent). Note: Credit will not be granted for both EHS 680 and EHS 480
Two 50 minute lectures per week plus one hour of recitation. History of infectious diseases, control measures, new and emerging diseases, prediction and monitoring of known and infectious diseases. Examination of the intersections of public and environmental health, disease control and prevention, and historical and emerging diseases, and tracking and prediction of outbreaks. Spring. Permission of instructor required. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 520 and EHS 320.
Three 50 minute lectures per week plus a one hour recitation. Principles of communicable disease and contamination control, food protection, vector control, water supply safety, wastewater and solid and hazardous waste containment and remediation, air pollution control, and control of environmental hazards in specific or specialized environments. Understanding the laws and regulations governing these practices, and current protocols to maintain public and environmental safety. Be familiar with past and ongoing issues in environmental health, and discuss the efficacy of current regulations in depth through regularly scheduled student presentations. Spring. Permission of instructor required. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EHS 350 and EHS 550. SUNY ESF | 346 | Course Catalog
Two 50 minute lectures, one 50 min recitation, and one 3 hour lab per week. Overview of different methods used for sampling air and water quality, soils, environmental microbes, and non- chemical environmental stressors (i.e. radiation, temperature, stress, noise) with an emphasis on their impact on human health. Spring. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 360 and EHS 560
Three 50 minute lectures per week plus one hour recitation. In-depth examination of workplace environmental health issues. Topics include safety issues, ergonomics, fire protection, hazardous materials, and terrorism preparedness. Overview of legislation of these issues, as well as managing in workplace. Spring. Permission of instructor required. Note: Credit will not be granted for both EHS 640 and EHS 440
Three 50 minute lectures per week plus a one hour recitation. In-depth examination of hazardous wastes from source to disposal and chemical fate; covers medical, nuclear, industrial sources and reduction, prevention, containment, transportation, remediation. History, risk assessment, regulation and safety are included. Fall. Permission of instructor required. Credit will not be granted for both EHS 680 and EHS 480. ENS - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
