phe5env environ infl on health
ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES ON HEALTH
PHE5ENV
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students learn about the ways in which we assess, manage and communicate risks to human health from a broad range of environmental hazards in natural, urban, workplace and other environments. The subject is underpinned by an overall concern for promoting sustainable development. In the first part of the subject, students learn about essential environmental health concepts and tools. This is then followed by an exploration of how these concepts and tools are applied to managing environmental threats in media such air, water, food, soil and from climate change. Field visits will be an integral part of the subject.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBircan Erbas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Classes are held at the City Campus.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Environmental Health in Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Cromar, N., Cameron, S. & Fallowfield, H. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2004 |
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City, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size65
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBircan Erbas
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 33 - 43
Five 6.5 hours lecture per study period from week 33 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one literature review | 50 | |
| two written assignments | 50 |