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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

This course provides a comprehensive overview of environmental health, focusing on the relationships within the environment and safe practices at home, in communities, and schools. It explores the effects of environmental alterations, such as pollution, and emphasizes preventive and control measures to ensure a safe environment. The course aims to promote health and prevent diseases by understanding the interactions between humans and their environment, covering topics from waste management to environmental impact assessments.

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30h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental HealthEcologyPollution ControlWaste ManagementHealth Laws

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Health Principles

2

Ecology and Ecosystems

3

Waste Management

4

Environmental Pollution

5

Vector Control

6

Housing and Sanitation

7

Occupational Health

8

Environmental Impact Assessment

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (4 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

computer-based assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Inspector

Apply your skills in this growing field

Waste Management Technician

Apply your skills in this growing field

Safety Officer

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Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HealthcareWaste ManagementEnvironmental ConservationPublic HealthIndustrial Safety

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Environment, Ecology and Environmental Health Laws and the Regulatory Bodies

4h

Unit 1: Environment

2 study hours
  • •Define environment and its components.
  • •Differentiate between abiotic and biotic factors.
  • •Discuss the impact of physical, biological, and social environments on human health.

Unit 2: Ecology and Ecosystem

2 study hours
  • •Define ecology and its relationship with the environment.
  • •Identify factors causing ecological changes.
  • •Explain the components and characteristics of an ecosystem.
Week
2

Module 1: Environment, Ecology and Environmental Health Laws and the Regulatory Bodies

2h

Unit 3: Environmental Health Laws and the Regulatory Bodies

2 study hours
  • •Define environmental health laws and their purpose.
  • •Identify and describe various environmental health laws in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the roles of regulatory bodies like NESREA and NGOs in enforcing environmental laws.
Week
3

Module 2: Waste And Waste Management

2h

Unit 1: Dry Refuse or Solid Waste

2 study hours
  • •Define solid waste and differentiate between domestic and estate solid wastes.
  • •List the objectives of solid waste management.
  • •Discuss the environmental effects of solid waste.
Week
4

Module 2: Waste And Waste Management

2h

Unit 2: Methods of Final Disposal of Solid Waste

2 study hours
  • •Describe conventional methods of solid waste disposal: burning, sanitary landfill, composting.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
  • •Explain non-conventional methods: incineration, pulverization, pyrolysis.
Week
5

Module 2: Waste And Waste Management

2h

Unit 3: Wet Refuse or Liquid Waste

2 study hours
  • •Define liquid waste and differentiate between sullage and sewage.
  • •Describe methods of sewage disposal: water closet system, pit latrine, VIP latrine.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
Week
6

Module 3: Environmental Pollution

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Environmental Pollution and Air Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define environmental pollution and pollutants.
  • •Discuss measures for controlling environmental pollution.
  • •Define air pollution and identify its types and sources.
Week
7

Module 3: Environmental Pollution

2h

Unit 2: Water Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the effects of air pollution on humans, animals, and vegetation.
  • •Identify sources of water and principles of safe water.
  • •Enumerate sources of water pollution and their impacts.
Week
8

Module 3: Environmental Pollution

4h

Unit 3: Noise Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define noise pollution and factors influencing reactions to noise.
  • •Describe the measurement and sources of noise.
  • •Identify health effects of noise and measures for its control.

Unit 4: Soil Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define soil pollution and its causes.
  • •Discuss the effects of soil pollution on plants, animals, and humans.
  • •Describe control measures for soil pollution.
Week
9

Module 3: Environmental Pollution

2h

Unit 5: Food Hygiene and Food Pollution

2 study hours
  • •Define food hygiene and its aims.
  • •Discuss the principles of food hygiene.
  • •Identify causes and effects of food pollution.
Week
10

Module 4: Vector Control

2h

Unit 1: Arthropods and Zoonosis

2 study hours
  • •Define vectors and arthropods.
  • •Classify zoonosis and their transmission pathways.
  • •Identify examples of arthropod-borne diseases.
Week
11

Module 4: Vector Control

2h

Unit 2: Vector Control

2 study hours
  • •Describe infective agents, their habitats, and the diseases they cause.
  • •Discuss the modes of transmission of vector-borne infections.
  • •Explain vector control measures: controlling agents, transmission routes, and hosts.
Week
12

Module 5: Housing and School Sanitations

2h

Unit 1: Housing and Environment

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the relationship between housing and the environment.
  • •State the requirements for a satisfactory house.
  • •Discuss types of buildings and their implications for environmental health.
Week
13

Module 5: Housing and School Sanitations

2h

Unit 2: School Sanitations

2 study hours
  • •Give the concept and objectives of school sanitation.
  • •Discuss the essential characteristics of a hygienic school environment.
  • •Apply school sanitation principles to improve school health.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module introductions to understand key concepts.

2

Focus on definitions and classifications in Units 1-3 of each module.

3

Create diagrams illustrating waste management and pollution control processes.

4

Practice identifying disease vectors and their control measures.

5

Study environmental health laws and regulatory bodies in Nigeria.

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