Course 4 - Air, Water, and Indoor Environmental Quality

This intermediate-level course is ideal for professionals in environmental health and safety, facility management, public health, or anyone interested in understanding how environmental factors impact human well-being. It helps learners recognize risks and contribute to healthier built environments.

The course explores ambient air quality, various water quality issues including sediments, wetlands, and groundwater, and common indoor environmental hazards like microbial contamination. You will learn to identify pollution sources, analyze water quality problems, and evaluate contaminant movement.

The "Air, Water, and Indoor Environmental Quality" course is designed to be completed in approximately 4 hours. This duration includes all lecture presentations and learning materials, allowing for a focused and efficient learning experience.

You will develop skills in identifying major sources of air pollution and their health effects, analyzing complex water quality issues, and evaluating environmental pathways for contaminants. The course aims to equip you with the knowledge to recognize environmental risks and support healthier living and working spaces.

This course is highly relevant for careers in environmental health and safety, public health, and facility management. It provides foundational knowledge to address workplace safety and community well-being by understanding and mitigating environmental risks related to air, water, and indoor spaces.

While the course is labeled intermediate, the learning objectives start with beginner-level competencies for identifying and analyzing key issues. Some general awareness of environmental concepts may be helpful, but the course is structured to build understanding from foundational principles.