Environmental Health
- Health Sciences
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 152 pages
- 18 units
This course provides a comprehensive overview of environmental health, exploring the intricate relationship between the environment and human well-being. It delves into key disciplines such as environmental epidemiology, toxicology, and engineering, examining how these fields contribute to understanding and mitigating environmental health risks. The course covers critical topics including air and water quality, sanitation, waste management, and the impact of climate change and bioterrorism on public health. Students will gain insights into ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and governance structures essential for effective environmental health practice.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS807, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS807 · UNIT 2 CLASSIFICATION OFENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Environmental epidemiology research can inform risk assessments; development of standards and other risk management activities and estimates of the co-benefits and co-harms of policies designed to reduce global environment change, including policies implemented in other sectors (e.g. food and water) that can affect human health.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept and evolution of environmental health
- Discuss the various disciplines in the environmental health field
- Explain the atmospheric composition, air pollution, and effects of air pollution
- Discuss water resources, water treatment processes, and waterborne diseases
- Understand food safety and hygiene principles and tools
- Explain the different types of sanitation systems and excreta disposal methods
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Health Officer
- Public Health Inspector
- Safety Manager
- Waste Management Officer
- Environmental Consultant
- Healthcare
- Waste Management
- Environmental Protection
- Government Agencies
- Food Safety
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Environmental Health Determinants
Unit 1: Air Quality
Requires understanding of complex chemical reactions and atmospheric processes.
- Module 2: Environmental Health Determinants
Unit 6: Radiation and Health
Involves understanding of the complex interactions between various forms of radiation and biological tissues.
- Module 3: Sanitation and Waste Management
Unit 2: Waste management
Requires understanding of complex engineering principles and waste treatment processes.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Health
Unit 1: Concepts and Definition of terms · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the definition of environmental health and its scope.. Review the evolution of environmental health from ancient to modern times.. Explain the DPSEEA model and its application.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
Unit 2: Classification of Environmental Health · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the various disciplines in environmental health.. Understand the peculiarities and overlaps of each discipline.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 2Module 2: Environmental Health Determinants
Unit 1: Air Quality · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the composition of the atmosphere.. Understand the concept of air pollution and its sources.. Discuss the health effects of air pollutants.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 3Module 2: Environmental Health Determinants
Unit 2: Water resources and Quality · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the sources and uses of water.. Understand water quality indicators.. Discuss water pollution and treatment processes.. Explain waterborne and water-related diseases.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 4Module 2: Environmental Health Determinants
Unit 3: Food hygiene and Safety · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concepts of food safety and hygiene.. Understand Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).. Identify common foodborne pathogens and toxins.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
Unit 4: Vector Control · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Identify various vectors and the diseases they cause.. Discuss vector control methods.. Understand Integrated Vector Management.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 5Module 2: Environmental Health Determinants
Unit 5: Noise pollution and Health · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of noise and noise pollution.. Discuss the health effects of noise pollution.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
Unit 6: Radiation and Health · 2 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of radiation and its types.. Understand the health effects of ionizing radiation.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 6Module 3: Sanitation and Waste Management
Unit 1: Sanitation and Excreta disposal · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of sanitation and excreta disposal.. Understand the different types of sanitation systems.. Discuss common excreta disposal methods.. Explain the health problems of poor sanitation and excreta disposal.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 7Module 3: Sanitation and Waste Management
Unit 2: Waste management · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of waste management.. Understand solid waste management and disposal methods.. Discuss liquid waste management.. Explain hazardous and hospital waste management.. Understand the benefits of waste management.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 8Module 4: Housing, Recreational and Workplace Health
Unit 1: Housing and Health · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study housing standards and indicators.. Understand overcrowding and its effects.. Discuss housing efforts in Nigeria.. Explain the health effects of poor housing.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 9Module 4: Housing, Recreational and Workplace Health
Unit 2: Recreational Health · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study recreational water environments and associated health risks.. Understand recreational water safety and guidelines.. Discuss zoological parks and safety measures.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 10Module 4: Housing, Recreational and Workplace Health
Unit 3: Workplace hazards and health · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study workplace hazards and their types.. Understand risk assessment and control measures.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 11Module 5: Environmental Health Ethics, Law and Governance
Unit 1: Environmental Health Ethics, Code of conduct and Practice · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of ethics and its principles.. Understand the environmental health code of conduct and practice in Nigeria.. Discuss controversies in environmental health ethics.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 12Module 5: Environmental Health Ethics, Law and Governance
Unit 2: Environmental health Policy · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of environmental health policy.. Understand environmental health policies in developing countries.. Discuss environmental health policies at the international level.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
Unit 3: Environmental Justice, Law and Jurisprudence · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the origin and definition of environmental justice.. Understand environmental laws and legislation in Nigeria.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
- Week 13Module 5: Environmental Health Ethics, Law and Governance
Unit 4: Environmental Governance · 3 hours
Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of environmental governance.. Understand the levels of environmental governance.. Discuss environmental governance issues.. Identify environmental conventions and international institutions.. Attempt the tutor-marked assignment..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 2 units on air, water, and food contamination
- Practice applying HACCP principles from Unit 3 to different food production scenarios
- Review environmental laws from Module 5, noting key regulations and penalties
- Focus on the DPSEEA model from Module 1 and its application to various environmental health issues
- Study water treatment processes from Unit 2, including diagrams and chemical reactions
- Prioritize understanding of climate change impacts from Module 6, focusing on specific health outcomes
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS807 about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of environmental health, exploring the intricate relationship between the environment and human well-being. It delves into key disciplines such as environmental epidemiology, toxicology, and engineering, examining how these fields contribute to understanding and mitigating environmental health risks. The course covers critical topics including air and water quality, sanitation, waste management, and the impact of climate change and bioterrorism on public health. Students will gain insights into ethical considerations, legal frameworks, and governance structures essential for effective environmental health practice.
How many units does PHS807 have?
PHS807, Environmental Health, has 18 units across 6 modules, over 152 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS807?
PHS807 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS807 hard?
PHS807 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS807 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.
How is PHS807 assessed?
PHS807 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHS807?
Environmental Health Officer, Public Health Inspector, Safety Manager, Waste Management Officer and Environmental Consultant.