COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Field trips may be required for any of the courses.
GENERAL (460)
460-251 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY - 3 cr
Presents a systematic account of the foundations of safety to students
with little previous knowledge of the subject. It presents the accident
problem, philosophical implications, concepts of accident causation and
countermeasures, and an overview of specific areas of safety concern:
fire, water safety, traffic, disasters, etc.
460-381/581 MOTOR FLEET SAFETY - 3 cr
An analysis of fleet safety problems and programs. Detailed study of the
truck transportation industry, motor carrier responsibilities, federal
regulations and safety supervision programs.
Prereq: 462 380 or cons instr.
460-450/650 BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF ACCIDENT PREVENTION - 3 cr
Selected theories of accident causation and countermeasures are studied.
Examination of physiological, medical, psychological, and sociological
factors which influence behavior, and methods for modifying unsafe
behavior.
Prereq: Soph st or cons instr.
460-453/653 LEGAL ASPECTS IN SAFETY - 3 cr
An examination of federal and state laws with judicial interpretations
having application to traffic, school, and occupational safety, and the
liability of public officials. Problems such as teacher liability,
professional liability, workers' compensation, insurance, and product
safety laws will be dealt with in respect to their involvement with either
industrial, school, or public liability.
Prereq: Jr st or cons instr.
460-455/655 ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS - 3 cr
An investigation into the physiological, psychological and sociological
problems presented by the use of alcohol and other drugs. Prevention and
treatment programs will be examined. Other areas of study will include
alcohol and traffic safety, alcohol and other drugs education and employee
assistance programs.
460-470 SEMINAR SAFETY - 2 cr
This seminar will provide emphasis on independent study research and
inquiry and an opportunity for discussion and evaluation of professional
internship experiences.
Prereq: Students must be enrolled in 469 492.
460-488/688 ERGONOMICS - 3 cr
This course is intended to provide the student with basic introductory
information concerning human information processing capabilities and
limitations. Ergonomic strategies for preventing manual material
handling, repetitive motion injury and ergonomic design and evaluation of
man-machine systems will be included in the course.
Prereq: Cons instr.
460-490/690 WORKSHOPS IN SAFETY EDUCATION - 1-6 cr
Repeatable three times for a maximum of 9 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
460-491/691 TRAVEL STUDY - 1-3 cr
Repeatable
460-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES - 1-3 cr
Repeatable three times for a maximum of 9 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
460-498 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SAFETY EDUCATION - 1-4 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit basis only. May be retaken four times
for a maximum of 4 credits in major/degree.
Prereq: Consent of instructor.
TRAFFIC SAFETY (461)
461-260 BASIC TRAFFIC SAFETY - 3 cr
Presents the traffic problem in today's society with an overview of the
concepts used in traffic accident prevention. Human, vehicle,
environmental and legal factors are studied in their relationship to the
total problem.
461-461/661 PROBLEMS AND MATERIALS OF DRIVER EDUCATION - 3 cr
Emphasis is placed on driver and traffic safety education professional
issues and classroom curricular content, methods and resources.
Organization and administration of the high school program will also be
examined.
Prereq: 461-260 or cons instr.
461-464 TECHNIQUES OF LABORATORY INSTRUCTION - 1-5 cr
A variable credit course designed to provide the student with the
techniques of the in-car, simulation, and multiple car methods of
laboratory instruction. Practical experience with beginning drivers will
be arranged. Credit is determined by number of phases of laboratory
instruction in which student participates.
Prereq: 461-461 or cons instr.
461-466/666 POLICE IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - 3 cr
A review of local, county and state police activities associated with
highway traffic law enforcement and accident investigation. Discussions
include philosophical and psychological concepts on law enforcement.
Accident records and usage by all levels of enforcement will be studied as
well as police training policies and practices.
Prereq: 461-260 or consent of instructor.
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (462)
462-380 INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION 3 cr
A combination of principles and practices designed to provide the student
with a basis for understanding the nature of occupational accident
prevention and loss reduction. The topics to be examined include
legislative aspects, accident causation, strategies for minimizing
injuries and losses, and sources of assistance in resolving safety and
health problems.
462-381 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN FOR SAFETY IN INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS - 3 cr
The course examines the need for an interpretation of occupational safety
and health standards. Emphasis is placed on local, state, federal and
association standards to numerous applications including materials
handling and storage, powered industrial trucks, machine guarding, working
with hot and cold metals, welding and cutting, electrical hazards and
flammable and combustible liquids. Class visitations to selected
industries will be scheduled to assist students in understanding
industrial and plant processes and to recognize potential hazards.
Prereq: 462-380 or cons instr.
462-382/582 SAFETY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY - 3 cr
This course examines safety-related problems and practices found in the
construction industry. Administrative and organizational policies
necessary to develop a construction safety program are examined. Students
will be introduced to specific detailed problems and countermeasures for
correction through lectures and field trips. The course provides an
in-depth analysis of applicable OSHA standards.
Prereq: 462-380 or consent of instructor.
462-383/583 INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY - 3 cr
A study of the physical, personnel, and informational aspects of the
security field. Concepts of these areas will be integrated with safety
management concepts and will be discussed in relationship to industrial
and business environments.
462-457/657 PRINCIPLES OF OCCUPATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY - 3 cr
This course will introduce the principles of occupational epidemiology
and discuss the application of these principles in the recognition,
control and prevention of disease and injury. The course will review the
etiology of various acute, chronic, infectious, occupational and
environmental diseases.
Prereq: 230-245 or 423-482 or 760-231
462-480/680 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE INSTRUMENTATION - 3 cr
Occupational Safety students will gain a working knowledge of Industrial
Hygiene and Safety equipment, which will aid them in recognizing,
analyzing, and evaluating specific health hazards in industrial settings.
Chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards will be evaluated for
potential hazards involving: noise, heat, cold, ionizing radiation,
nonionizing radiation, ventilation, electrical illumination, hazardous
atmospheres, and other related environments.
Prereq: 640-109 and 640-110 or one year of general college chemistry,
462-484 or con reg or cons instr.
462-483/683 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT - 3 cr
Emphasis will be on the organizational and administrational problems that
relate to an occupational accident prevention program. The course is
especially designed for students majoring in the business related areas as
well as teachers and future safety professionals who desire to emphasize
an understanding of these management problems as well as some applicable
solutions.
Prereq: 462-380 or cons instr.
462-484/684 INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - 3 cr
An introduction to the science and art of industrial hygiene, including
the chemical, physical, and biological agents which affect the health and
safety of employees; the application of control measures for the various
agents.
Prereq: 630-120, 800-130, 640-109 or cons instr.
462-485/685 FIRE PROTECTION/PREVENTION - 3 cr
Control of fire through study of building construction to prevent fire
spread, occupancy-hazard relationships, exposure to and from adjacent
occupancies lifesaving aspects, and the development of professional
knowledge of flammable gases, liquids, combustible solids, dusts,
chemicals, and explosives. Interpretation of appropriate codes will be
covered.
Prereq: 640-109 and 640-110 or cons instr.
462-486/686 SAFE HANDLING OF MATERIALS - 3 cr
Students will study the mechanical and manual safe handling of materials
as major contributors to accident causation in industry. Using a systems
safety approach, students will be exposed to personnel training and
placement, equipment operation and maintenance, flow of materials, and the
handling of hazardous materials.
Prereq: 462-380 or cons instr.
462-487/687 PRODUCT SAFETY - 3 cr
An analysis of the trends of the product liability problem and the
agencies regulating products. Special emphasis will be given to legal
theories related to product liability and landmark litigation providing
the basis for case law. A substantial portion of the course will be
devoted to examining the elements of product safety programming.
Prereq: 462-380 or cons instr.
462-489/689 CHEMICAL SAFETY - 3 cr
Principles, practices, regulations and procedures for the storage,
transportation and use of industrial chemicals. Investigation of plant
lay-out and process design for chemical operations. Attention will be
given to the problem of handling laboratory and macro quantities of
chemicals, as well as commercial chemical reactions and toxicity.
Prereq: 640-109 and 640-110 or one year of general college chemistry or
cons instr.
462-496/696 SPECIAL STUDIES - 1-3 cr
A course which offers study in special topics in safety which are not
regularly included in the curriculum.
Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in degree.
SCHOOL SAFETY (463)
463-420/620 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY - 3 cr
A course concerned with Industrial Pollution and Health Protection Laws
and the responsibility of the Safety Professional to insure corporate
compliance with these laws. Areas covered include the application of laws
and regulations relating to air pollution, solid and hazardous waste
management, water supplies and wastewater disposal, industrial noise
control, environmental impact statements, industrial application of
pesticides and environmental epidemiology which relates to industrial
pollution. Major environmental safety and health legislation currently
being enforced in the United States will be reviewed.
Prereq: 460-109 and 640-110 or one year of general college chemistry and
462-380.
463-472/672 ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL SAFETY - 3 cr
Designed to prepare prospective teachers in the techniques and methods
used in coordinating a school safety program. Also designed for inservice
teachers, administrators, and other school personnel responsible for
planning and directing safety programs in the schools. Deals with the
elements of a comprehensive accident prevention program, and the policies
and procedures involved in administering the program; and the structuring
of programs to insure effectiveness.
Prereq: 460-251 or cons instr.
PRACTICUM (469)
469-492 FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP IN SAFETY - 1-12 cr
Offered on a satisfactory/no credit grade basis only. Internship
students will be assigned to a company or governmental agency according to
their interests to study in the field under the joint direction of the
organization's Safety Manager and a University Supervisor. Students will
be required to work with administrative and operational personnel at
various levels. Written documentation of experiences will be required.
Repeatable two times for maximum of 12 credits in major/degree.
Prereq:
Consent of Coordinator of Field Experiences and concurrent enrollment in
460-470 and 2.50 GPA in major.
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