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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Lippmann M., (2000), Environmental Toxicants - Human Exposures and Their Health Effects, 2nd ed., NY, Wiley Interscience. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 12.5%, Class Test 12.5%, Practicum 25%, Theory Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61303 Environmental Health | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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