Chemical Safety and Toxicology - SESC4820


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Safety Science
	Course Outline: http://www.safesci.unsw.edu.au
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 3
	EFTSL: 0.062 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course provides an outline of the toxicological, occupational hygiene and environmental aspects of chemical hazards and exposures. Atmospheric contaminants, metals, solvents, pesticides, carcinogens, hazardous wastes and dioxins are used as case studies.

Assumed knowledge: SESC2091

Note: Short Course mode in S1 (compulsory 2 day workshop plus assessable tasks completed subsequently). Also offered in off-campus mode in S1.