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The Health Effects of Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Kirsten Koehler
Contact Name
Kirsten Koehler
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Ambient and indoor air pollution are major contributors to the global burden of disease. Are you curious about the sources, chemical transformation and measurement of pollutants in the atmosphere? Are you interested in how exposures to pollutants lead to health effects?
Provides a broad understanding of air pollution, it's sources, transport and exposure. Examines important atmospheric chemistry and measurement methods. Discusses the relationship between air pollution and health effects. Includes topics such as oxidant pollutants, sulfur dioxide and acid aerosols, particulates, bioaerosols, volatile organic compounds, and indoor air pollution. Also covers host susceptibility factors, the influence of global warming, and regulation and public policy.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify air quality problems (indoors and outdoors) globally
  2. Explain the air pollution regulatory process in the United States
  3. Explain the important chemical cycles and structure of the atmosphere
  4. Explain air pollutant sources, chemical transformation, transport, and exposures
  5. Examine relationships between air pollution exposures and acute and chronic health outcomes
  6. Discuss the science of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in population health, including health promotion, screening, etc.
  7. Explain effects of environmental factors on a population’s health
  8. Explain biological and genetic factors that affect a population’s health
  9. Explain how globalization affects global burdens of disease
  10. Explain an ecological perspective on the connections among human health, animal health and ecosystem health (eg, One Health)
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 35% Homework
  • 35% Final Exam
  • 5% Participation
  • 25% Project(s)
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Consent is required for undergraduate students.
Consent Contact
kkoehle1@jhu.edu
Special Comments

It is recommended that students have completed an undergraduate level chemistry course prior to taking this course.