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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to the broad area of Environmental Health Management. It examines the organisation and administration of environmental health services. Students are provided with an introductory understanding of environmental law, environmental policy development and environmental health management practices. Specific areas covered include environmental noise assessment, the consequences of housing, occupational impact and recreational pursuits on the environment. Institutional and community rights and responsibilities towards environmental health care will be addressed.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Internal Students
The unit combines lectures, case studies and discussion to present the learning material and to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the field of environmental health management. Students will have 3 hours of teaching contact time per week.
External Students
The unit uses specially prepared notes, readings and tutorials to present the learning material and to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the field of environmental health management.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Environmental Health Management | 20% |
| Assignment | Environmental Noise | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Environmental Health Management | 20% |
| Assignment | Environmental Noise | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The unit introduces students to the broad area of Environmental Health Management. It examines the organisation and administration of environmental health services. Students are provided with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of local, state and federal governments in promoting and protecting public health. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of public health planning processes and environmental health management practices, at the individual, corporate and community level. Focus topics include; emergency management, environmental noise assessment, and the association between health and the indoor environment. Students will learn how to identify health priority areas and develop evidence-based action plans to address those priority areas.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Internal Students
The unit combines lectures, case studies and discussion to present the learning material and to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the field of environmental health management. Students will have 3 hours of teaching contact time per week.
External Students
The unit uses specially prepared notes, readings and tutorials to present the learning material and to stimulate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the field of environmental health management.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Environmental Noise Assessment | 30% |
| Assignment | Public Health Plan | 60% |
| Participation | Online discussion and team collaboration | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Online Environmental Noise Assessment | 30% |
| Assignment | Public Health Plan | 60% |
| Participation | Online discussion and team collaboration | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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