182.622.81
Ventilation and Hazard Control
Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Michele Twilley
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Introduction to Online Learning plus college chemistry and physics w/labs, math through differential and integral calculus
Ventilation is one of the most important engineering techniques for controlling the quality of air in an indoor environment.
Covers the principles of industrial ventilation and engineering controls for airborne hazards. Provides competency in general ventilation and industrial ventilation design.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the occupational/environmental health approach to risk management
- Define the characteristics of local exhaust and general dilution ventilation
- Analyze the performance of ventilation systems
- Select an appropriate exhaust hood, balance flow in ducts, determine exhaust fan requirements, and choose the appropriate air cleaning technology to use for standard industrial operations
- Design a balanced local exhaust ventilation system integrating all components
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 60% Homework
- 10% LiveTalks
- 30% Final Exam