Introduction To Environmental Management
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 77 pages
- 12 units
This course introduces the fundamental principles of environmental management. It explores the characteristics of environmental media, including soil, air, and water, and examines the effects of technological advancements and pollution on the environment. The course also covers occupational hygiene, mycotoxins, nitro-compounds, and methods of environmental assessment, such as remote sensing and tools for analyzing air, water, and soil. Finally, it addresses climate change and remediation meteorology.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EHS311, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EHS311 · UNIT 2 CHARACTERISTICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA
For the last two decades, many economists have suggested that firms discharging polluting effluents to the environment should somehow be made to pay a price for such discharges related to the amount of environmental damage caused.
What you should be able to do
- Define environmental management and its principles
- Describe the characteristics of environmental media
- Analyze the effects of technology on the environment
- Explain the impacts of radiation and pollution
- Apply methods of environmental assessment
- Discuss climate change and remediation strategies
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Safety Officer
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Environmental Scientist
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Energy
- Waste Management
- Government Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment
Unit 1: Effects of Technological Advancement on Environment
Understanding the complex interactions between technological advancements and their far-reaching environmental consequences requires critical thinking and systems-level analysis.
- Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment
Unit 2: Nitro-compounds in the Environment
Requires understanding of the chemical structures and toxicological mechanisms of various mycotoxins and nitro-compounds.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Management
Unit 1: Environmental Management · 2 hours
Define environmental management. Discuss the scope and importance of environmental management. Explain the relationship between environmental management and sustainable development.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Management
Unit 2: Characteristics of Environmental Media · 2 hours
Describe the characteristics of soil as an environmental medium. Explain the factors affecting soil quality. Discuss the importance of soil conservation.
- Week 3Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment
Unit 1: Effects of Technological Advancement on Environment · 2 hours
Identify the positive and negative effects of technological advancement on the environment. Discuss the types of technology and their environmental impacts. Explain the concept of technology disposal and its implications.
- Week 4Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment
Unit 2: Effects of Radiations on the Biosphere · 2 hours
Describe the sources and types of radiation. Explain the effects of radiation on the biosphere. Discuss the measures to mitigate the harmful effects of radiation.
- Week 5Module 2: Effect of Technological Advancement on Environment
Unit 3: Effects Environmental Pollution · 2 hours
Define pollution and its types. Identify the sources of pollution. Discuss the effects of environmental pollution on human health and the environment.
- Week 6Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment
Unit 1: Effects of Mycotoxins in the Environment · 2 hours
Describe the effects of mycotoxins in the environment. Explain the sources and types of mycotoxins. Discuss the measures to prevent and control mycotoxin contamination.
- Week 7Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment
Unit 2: Nitro-compounds in the Environment · 2 hours
Describe the effects of nitro-compounds in the environment. Explain the sources and types of nitro-compounds. Discuss the measures to mitigate the harmful effects of nitro-compounds.
- Week 8Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment
Unit 3: Occupational Hygiene · 2 hours
Define occupational hygiene and its importance. Identify the hazards in the workplace. Discuss the measures to control and prevent occupational hazards.
- Week 9Module 3: Occupational Hygiene, Mycotoxins and Nitro- Compounds in the Environment
Unit 4: Effects of Environmental Degradation · 2 hours
Describe the effects of environmental degradation. Explain the causes of environmental degradation. Discuss the measures to prevent and mitigate environmental degradation.
- Week 10Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment
Unit 1: Methods of Environmental Assessment · 2 hours
Define environmental assessment and its importance. Discuss the methods of environmental assessment. Explain the steps involved in environmental impact assessment.
- Week 11Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment
Unit 2: Remote Sensing · 2 hours
Describe remote sensing and its applications. Explain the principles of remote sensing. Discuss the types of remote sensing data and their uses.
- Week 12Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment
Unit 3: Tools for Air, Water and Soil Analyses · 2 hours
Identify the tools for air analysis. Identify the tools for water analysis. Identify the tools for soil analysis.
- Week 13Module 4: Methods of Environmental Assessment
Unit 4: Climate change and Remediation Meteorology · 2 hours
Describe climate change and its causes. Explain the effects of climate change. Discuss the measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each unit
- Summarize key concepts and principles from each module
- Practice applying environmental assessment methods to case studies
- Review the effects of different types of pollution and their mitigation strategies
- Focus on understanding the principles of environmental management and their practical applications
Questions students ask about this course
What is EHS311 about?
This course introduces the fundamental principles of environmental management. It explores the characteristics of environmental media, including soil, air, and water, and examines the effects of technological advancements and pollution on the environment. The course also covers occupational hygiene, mycotoxins, nitro-compounds, and methods of environmental assessment, such as remote sensing and tools for analyzing air, water, and soil. Finally, it addresses climate change and remediation meteorology.
How many units does EHS311 have?
EHS311, Introduction To Environmental Management, has 12 units across 4 modules, over 77 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is EHS311 hard?
EHS311 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EHS311 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is EHS311 assessed?
EHS311 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EHS311?
Environmental Consultant, Environmental Manager, Safety Officer, Sustainability Coordinator and Environmental Scientist.