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GLS 237 Medical Geology

3 Credit(s) DII
Medical Geology addresses geological materials and processes that affect human health and the health of other animals. Topics covered include: Toxicology, exposure and risk assessment; arsenic, selenium and heavy metals; radon; fluoride; hydrocarbons; dusts and soils: saline environments; volcanic emissions; and waste disposal. Current examples and studies will be used to facilitate classroom discussion. Three lecture hours per week.