Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - REM 445 D100

Environmental Risk Assessment (3)

Class Number: 6343

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MATH 151 or 154 or 157; STAT 101 or 103 or 201 or 301 or GEOG 251.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students receive theory and practical experience in the control and management of hazardous substances in the environment. This includes the application of techniques used to assess toxicological, ecological and human health risks of contaminants within the current regulatory framework.

COURSE DETAILS:

Classes consist of lectures, exercises and group discussions.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The goals of the course are:

  1. To develop a professional understanding of key principles and concepts in environmental toxicology and risk assessment
  2. To learn how to conduct environmental risk assessment for pollutants
  3. To understand the legislative framework in which environmental risk assessment is conducted

Grading

  • Assignments 30%
  • Mid-term exam 30%
  • Student paper and oral presentation 30%
  • Class contributions 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All readings will be handed out on the first day of class.  All class overheads will be made available in electronic format on the first day of class.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS