Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides students with an understanding of how environmental and occupational exposures may affect human health. Exposures include biological, chemical and physical exposures resulting from anthropogenic changes to the environment, as well as biological, chemical and physical exposures experienced in the workplace. The unit covers methods for assessing health effects and for managing the risks. Topics include environmental and occupational hazards, impact of environmental and occupational hazards on human health (including health effects over different stages of life), methods for assessing health effects (including environmental and occupational epidemiology, exposure assessment and toxicology), and environmental and occupational health management (including environmental and occupational health policies and regulations, health risk assessment and environmental health practice)
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 Online Online timetabled - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) identify the human health effects, both negative and positive, associated with environmental and occupational hazards.; (2) describe the tools used to assess the effects of environmental and occupational hazards, and the strengths and limitations of these tools; (3) analyse the social and political implications, and perceptions, of environmental and occupational health problems.; (4) explain the key concepts of both environmental and occupational health; (5) explain the concept of 'sensitive' or 'susceptible' populations and why they are considered to be more vulnerable to environmental and occupational exposures.; (6) outline different management strategies for minimising risks and promoting health.; (7) identify the uncertainties in the evidence supporting the health effects associated with an environmental or occupational problem.; and (8) debate options for managing an environmental or occupational health issue.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial Presentation; (2) major assignment; and (3) end-of-year examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Peter Franklin
- Unit rules
- Advisable prior study
- PUBH4403 Epidemiology I
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials: 1 hour per week for 12 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.