306827 (v.1) Environmental Health Specialisation 321

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Develops the core theoretical and practical dimensions of environmental toxicology and environmental noise commensurate with the role of environmental health professionals.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of the principles of dose effect and dose response relationships in relation to human exposure to toxic materials. Demonstrated an understanding of the monitoring, testing, evaluation, risk dimensions and the setting of environmental and industrial standards for environmental contaminants. Demonstrated an understanding of environmental noise pollution including health effects, measurement, management and control strategies.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Lippmann M., (2000), Environmental Toxicants - Human Exposures and Their Health Effects, 2nd ed., NY, Wiley Interscience.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 12.5%, Class Test 12.5%, Practicum 25%, Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y