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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.
In this unit students will develop a range of skills required to assess the impact of air, water and noise quality on public health, and the legislative framework that supports pollution control and environmental management. A variety of measurement approaches, including quality indicators, and appropriate control methods will be covered.
All students are required to attend a compulsory three-day on-campus workshop, normally at the Joondalup campus.
Students must have passed HST1160 or HST2114.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in online learning modules and tutorials supported by discussion groups and a three-day hands-on workshop to develop practical skills in the use of environmental sampling equipment.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Review | Review of development and planning processes in respect to air, water, noise issues. | 30% |
| Portfolio | Reflection of field trip visits | 30% |
| Report ^ | Investigation of an Environmental health Issue | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Review | Review of development and planning processes in respect to air, water, noise issues | 30% |
| Portfolio | Reflection of field trip visits | 30% |
| Report ^ | Investigation of an Environmental health Issue | 40% |
^ 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.
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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.
In this unit students will develop a range of skills required to assess the impact of air, water and noise quality on public health, and the legislative framework that supports pollution control and environmental management. A variety of measurement approaches, including quality indicators, and appropriate control methods will be covered.
All students are required to attend a compulsory three-day on-campus workshop, normally at the Joondalup campus.
Students must have passed HST1160 or HST2114.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in online learning modules and tutorials supported by discussion groups and a three-day hands-on workshop to develop practical skills in the use of environmental sampling equipment.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Review | Review of development and planning processes in respect to air, water, noise issues. | 30% |
| Portfolio | Reflection of field trip visits | 30% |
| Report ^ | Investigation of an Environmental health Issue | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Review | Review of development and planning processes in respect to air, water, noise issues | 30% |
| Portfolio | Reflection of field trip visits | 30% |
| Report ^ | Investigation of an Environmental health Issue | 40% |
^ 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.
HST3180|1|2