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. Prereq: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENVS 6200, HBSC 7340. Semester Hours: 3 to 3