Occupational Hygiene & Toxicology 2 (OHSS3003)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3L3P/T
Recommended prerequisite
CHEM1030, CHEM2052, LAWS2800, OHSS3000, PHYS1171
Assessment methods
Assignment 30% Practical Reports 40% End of Semester Exam 40%
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Kelly Johnstone (Semester 2, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Kelly Johnstone (k.johnstone2@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course will continue the study of occupational hygiene and toxicology. Toxicology of, and exposure, to specific groups of workplace contaminants will be reviewed and methods of exposure assessment and control will be discussed. Specific means of identifying and classifying toxic and dangerous chemicals will be presented. The workplace exposure to physical agents including noise, vibration and radiation will be discussed. The role of research in advancing occupational hygiene will be reviewed.
