Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Environmental Noise - measurement, evaluation and statutory control of environmental noise, commensurate with the duties of Authorised Persons and Inspectors (Noise) pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act 1986. Occupational Noise Standards, Legislation and practice for an integrated approach to occupational noise management. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to - Demonstrate an understanding of environmental noise pollution, its effects on health, together with measurement evaluation and control. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to an introductory level in occupational noise evaluation, management and control. |
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: | Green L. and Ottoson J., (1999), Community and Population Health, NY, McGraw Hill. |
Unit Texts: | Environmental Protection Act 1986 Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1977 |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Report 20%, Examinations - Practical 20%, Theory 60%. 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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