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Topics in Risk Assessment
Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Prerequisite
317.600, 317.605, 317.610 and
Enrollment Restriction
This course is not restricted.
Uses a case study approach of a selected risk-based public health issue to integrate student’s application of the skills in the risk sciences (risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication).
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and critically assess key science and policy issues involved in the application of the risk sciences to public health policy decision-making
- Develop solutions for addressing public health problems
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 60% Written Assignment(s)
- 40% Discussion
This is the capstone experience to the four-course sequence required for the Certificate in the Risk Sciences and Public Policy.