CVEN 5494

Risk Assessment in Environmental Engineering

The process of determining the likelihood and extent of harm that may result from an activity or event. Topics covered are: hazard identification, dose-response evaluation, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. The subjects of risk management, risk perception, and risk communication are also discussed. Cross-listed with ENVS 6200, HBSC 7340.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3