Chemicals and Health
Understand the impact of chemicals on our environment and health and learn chemical policies and practices with the Chemicals and Health certification course.
Beginner
Online
6 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Chemicals and Health certification by Johns Hopkins University is a 6-week online course. The course emphasises chemicals in our environment and human bodies and how they impact human health. Offered through Coursera, the Chemicals and Health certification course is designed for beginners and requires 10 hours to complete. By pursuing the Chemicals and Health online course from Johns Hopkins University via Coursera, learners will have an understanding of policies and practices related to chemicals.
The Chemicals and Health certification syllabus comprises various important topics starting with the peer assessment to assess participants’ initial understanding of the topics that will be covered. The Chemicals and Health classes include videos in the English language with subtitles in Arabic, Portuguese (European), French, Italian, German, English, Vietnamese, Russian, and Spanish. At the end of this online certification course, students will explore case studies and real-world examples that are mostly drawn from the U.S.
The Highlights
- 6 weeks online course
- 10 hours of learning
- Flexible deadline
- Certificate of completion
Programme Offerings
- Online Course
- Flexibility
- Case Studies
- Real-world examples
- Certification
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2530 | yes | Coursera |
Chemicals and Health certification fee structure is :
Description | Amount |
Certificate fee | Rs 2,530 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants will receive a certification upon completion of the Chemicals and Health online course that they can share on their LinkedIn profiles or mention in resumes, CVs, or other documents.
What you will learn
With the Chemicals and Health training programme from Johns Hopkins University via Coursera, students will:
- Get exposed to policies and practices related to chemicals, particularly how they get into human bodies (exposures), what they do when they get there (toxicology), and how we measure them (biomonitoring).
- Learn the impact of chemicals on human health.
- Understand how scientists examine the impact of chemicals on human health.
- Get exposed to chemical policy and how society addresses the impact of chemicals on health.
Who it is for
The Chemicals and Health certification course is designed for individuals interested in learning about chemicals, their impact on our environment and health, and chemical policies and practices. The course is apt for professionals like Toxicologists, Chemists, Forensic Scientists, and others.
Admission Details
To get enrolled in the Chemicals and Health certification by Johns Hopkins University via Coursera, aspirants must follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Visit the official URL - https://www.coursera.org/learn/chemicals-health
Step 2: Register yourself
Step 3: Choose your option (Purchase Course or Full Course, No Certificate)
Step 4: Start learning
The Syllabus
Videos
- Lecture 0: Chemicals and Health: Course Overview - Megan Latshaw
- Lecture 1A: Chemicals in Our Environment: What Is a Chemical and How Are We Exposed - Burke
- Lecture 1B: Chemicals in Our Environment: What Is a Chemical and How Are We Exposed - Burke
- Lecture 1C: Chemicals in Our Environment: What Is a Chemical and How Are We Exposed - Burke
- The Chemical Revolution - Megan Latshaw
Readings
- Syllabus
- Grading
- Lecture 3A: A Look Into the World of Toxicology Section A - Trush
- Lecture 3B: A Look Into the World of Toxicology Section B - Trush
- Toxicology, Toxicokinetics, and Toxicodynamics .
- Modules 1 and 2 Quiz
- Lecture 4: The CDC's National Biomonitoring Program - Mortenson
- Lecture 5: Biomonitoring at State and Local Laboratories - King
- Lecture 6: Health Effects of Chemicals: How Do We Figure Out How Chemicals Affect Our Health? - Mitchell
- Lecture 7: Risk Assessment in Environmental Decision Making
- Modules 3 and 4 Quiz
- Lecture 8A: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8B: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8C: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8D: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 8E: After 40 Years, a New Toxic Substances Control Act
- Lecture 9: Air Quality Regulation - Samet
- Lecture 10: Cotinine and Secondhand Tobacco Smoke in New York - Aldous
- Lecture 11: Chemicals and Cigarettes - Cohen
- Lecture 12: Arsenic Exposure from Food: How It Gets There, Why We Should Care, How to Reduce Exposure - Rangan
- Lecture 13: Drinking Water in the US - Schwab
- Lecture 14: Nanotechnology & Worker Health - Breysse
- Lecture 15: Course Wrap-Up - Resnick and Burke
Instructors
Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes, you can take the Chemicals and Health online course for free. However, you will not get the certification after completion.
Chemicals and Health is a beginner-level online course and does not have any prerequisites.
The Chemicals and Health classes include videos, practice assignments and quizzes.
From beginners to professionals, anyone can take up the Chemicals and Health training programme.
The duration of the Chemicals and Health certification by Johns Hopkins University is six weeks.