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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 examines epidemiology from the perspective of occupational health and safety, including appropriate study design and quantitative data analysis techniques as they relate to the work environment. Epidemiological evidence as a tool for decision making regarding the management of occupational diseases, accidents and injuries is discussed with a focus on case studies and applied examples.
This unit is delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enrol will need to have internet access.
Unit was previously coded OHS5136
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
On-line teaching including tutorials and readings.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop | Epidemiological calculations | 25% |
| Review | Review of epidemiological studies related to occupational diseases | 35% |
| Test | On-Line test | 40% |
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.
OHS6136|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 examines epidemiology from the perspective of occupational health and safety, including appropriate study design and quantitative data analysis techniques as they relate to the work environment. Epidemiological evidence as a tool for decision making regarding the management of occupational diseases, accidents and injuries is discussed with a focus on case studies and applied examples.
This unit is delivered online and as a consequence students wishing to enrol will need to have internet access.
Unit was previously coded OHS5136
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
On-line teaching including tutorials and readings.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Workshop | Epidemiological calculations | 25% |
| Review | Review of epidemiological studies related to occupational diseases | 35% |
| Test | On-Line test | 40% |
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.
OHS6136|1|2