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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to a range of occupational and environmental health related hazards and the basic principles of toxicology. Students will cover basic scientific sampling and evaluation procedures.
A compulsory on-campus Laboratory Practical for the online students; which is integrated into the program for on-campus students.
Students must have passed SCC1123
Unit was previously coded HST2252, HST2256
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students attend workshops to develop their competence to operate occupational and environmental health monitoring equipment to obtain quantitative data; in order to evaluate and recommend controls to protect worker and community health.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Toxicological concepts | 25% |
| Test | On-line test | 50% |
| Test ^ | Practical test | 25% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Toxicological concepts | 25% |
| Test | On-line test | 50% |
| Test ^ | Practical test | 25% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
HST2258|1|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit introduces students to a range of occupational and environmental health related hazards and the basic principles of toxicology. Students will cover basic scientific sampling and evaluation procedures.
All enrolled students (on-campus and online) are required to participate in a 3-day, on-campus practical workshop.
Students must have passed either OHS1120 or SCC1123.
Students enrolled in K97 need to have completed MHS1102.
Unit was previously coded HST2252, HST2256.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Students attend workshops to develop their competence to operate occupational and environmental health monitoring equipment to obtain quantitative data; in order to evaluate and recommend controls to protect worker and community health.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Toxicological concepts | 30% |
| Presentation | Peer reviewed presentation to workers | 20% |
| Examination ^ | Assessment of theoretical knowledge and demonstrated practical skills | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Toxicological concepts | 30% |
| Presentation | Peer reviewed presentation to workers | 20% |
| Examination ^ | Assessment of theoretical knowledge and demonstrated practical skills | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
HST2258|2|2