Public Health: Industrial Hygiene Emphasis - BS

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About This Degree

A four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health is offered by the Department of Biology with options in environmental health, industrial hygiene, or public health education. The industrial hygiene program is accredited by the Applied Science Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; 111 Market Place, Suite 1050; Baltimore MD 21202-4012; telephone (410) 347-7700. Those completing the industrial hygiene option are granted benefits toward both the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) examinations. The Public Health degree requires a core of biology courses similar to that required for the biology degrees; additional biology and public health courses; and chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, and allied science and engineering courses appropriate to each emphasis.

Industrial Hygiene Emphasis: This emphasis prepares students to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control occupational health hazards in the workplace. An industrial hygienist is responsible for inspection of the working environment, measurement of workers’ exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards, and implementation of control measures to provide a safe and healthy working environment. This emphasis is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation of ABET, and the coursework prepares students to take an exam to be certified as professional industrial hygienists.

For more information about Public Health, see the Department of Biology.
Admitted and current students must meet with their advisor Carl Farley.
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The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL) or MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) and either STAT 2000: Statistical Methods (QI) or STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) .

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken through USU: 30
Total major required credits taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements For This Program

New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing
Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU: 2.5 GPA

Additional Information:

Minimum grades and GPA for graduation: Students must complete the BIOL 1610 , BIOL 1615 , BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 courses with grades of C- or better and attain a minimum GPA of 2.25 in all Biology or Public Health coursework required by the major. Major requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.

For further information, contact the Biology Advising Center in the Biology-Natural Resources Building Room 007. The advisor for Public Health majors is Carl Farley, Biology-Natural Resources 131, (435)797-2566, carl.farley@usu.edu.

Public Health Major Requirements (28-42 credits)

BIOL 1610 - Biology I 3 credit(s) (requires a grade of C- or better)
BIOL 1615 - Biology I Laboratory 1 credit(s) (requires a grade of C- or better)
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 3 credit(s) (requires a grade of C- or better)
BIOL 1625 - Biology II Laboratory 1 credit(s) (requires a grade of C- or better)
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4 credit(s) or
BIOL 4600 - Advanced Human Physiology 5 credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s) or
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 3300 - General Microbiology 4 credit(s)
PUBH 4040 - Fundamentals of Epidemiology 3 credit(s)
PUBH 4380 - Industrial Hygiene Internship 3-12 credit(s)
PUBH 5500 - Public Health Management (CI) 2 credit(s)
STAT 2000 - Statistical Methods (QI) 4 credit(s) or
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)

Public Health Course Requirements (35 credits)

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 credit(s)
CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 credit(s)
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit(s)
ASTE 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 credit(s) or
CMST 1020 - Public Speaking (BHU) 3 credit(s) or
CMST 2120 - Small Group Communication 3 credit(s) or
CMST 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication (DSS) 3 credit(s) or
JCOM 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4 credit(s)
PUBH 3310 - Occupational Health and Safety 3 credit(s)
PUBH 3610 - Environmental Management 3 credit(s)
PUBH 4310 - Industrial Hygiene Recognition of Hazards 4 credit(s)

Emphasis Required Courses (23-24 credits)

CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis (QI) 3 credit(s) and
CHEM 3005 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 credit(s) or
CHEM 3650 - Environmental Chemistry (DSC) 3 credit(s) or
PUBH 5730 - Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants 3 credit(s) (course may satisfy either the additional chemistry requirement or the elective option, but not both.)
CHEM 3700 - Introductory Biochemistry 3 credit(s)
CHEM 3710 - Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory 1 credit(s)
PUBH 4300 - Industrial Hygiene Seminar 1 credit(s)
PUBH 4320 - Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Evaluation 3 credit(s)
PUBH 4330 - Industrial Hygiene Physical Hazards 3 credit(s)
PUBH 4410 - Industrial Safety 3 credit(s)
PUBH 5330 - Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control (QI) 3 credit(s)
PUBH 5400 - Environmental Toxicology 3 credit(s)

Elective Options (2 credits)

Select 2 credits from the following:

BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI) 3 credit(s)
CEE 5610 - Environmental Quality Analysis 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3110 - Managing Organizations and People (DSS) 3 credit(s)
PUBH 5340 - Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs 2 credit(s)
PUBH 5670 - Hazardous Chemicals Handling and Safety 2 credit(s)
PUBH 5730 - Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants 3 credit(s) (course may satisfy either the additional chemistry requirement or the elective option, but not both.)
PUBH 5790 - Accident and Emergency Management 3 credit(s)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 125

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