Workplace Safety and Accident Prevention

STEM
Workplace Safety and Accident Prevention

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  • Academic Plan
    ST_0023
  • Cognate
    STEM
  • Responsible Academic Unit
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  • Recommended for
    Non-engineering majors.
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 2

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Description

This cognate is intended to provide non-engineering majors with an understanding of the fundamentals accident prevention and safety engineering, the study of human capacities and limitations, and occupational health hazards that might exist in the business world. Fundamentals include Industrial Safety Engineering, Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering, and Industrial Hygiene. In addition, there's is an Introduction to Business Law, and the Legal and Social Aspects of Business Regulation.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 1 of the following option groups:

*Indicates an inactive course

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