Introduction to Chemical Risk Assessment and Problem Formulation
This course introduces the concept of chemical risk assessment and provides an overview of current frameworks considered by regulatory authorities. Students will develop a common vocabulary and basic understanding of risk assessment and its use in decision making. The initial phase of a risk assessment, the Problem Formulation phase, is emphasized.
Prerequisites & course information
Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hours Restriction(s): Open to School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and Toxicology students, and other students by permission. Prerequisite(s): Students need a bachelor's degree in environmental science, toxicology, biology, chemistry, health sciences, or a related discipline, or they must have equivalent scientific and technical experience from work or other educational and training programs.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027