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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 the processes and procedures for assessing biological and chemical hazards are described.The information sources used to assess hazards are investigated and applied to biological and chemical risk scenarios. The course provides students with the opportunity to apply practical measures to investigate and manage biological and chemical hazards in the environment.
(Must have passed an (I/W) unit in {SCC1123}OR Must have passed an (I/W) unit in {SCC1111})
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, Tutorials, Field and Laboratory Work. Students have a practical exercise with external agencies or groups to identify, communicate about and manage a biological or chemical incident.
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 Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Assignment 1 | 20% |
| Report | Assignment 2 | 20% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Reflective Practice | Reflection of response to HAZMAT incident | 10% |
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 the processes and procedures for assessing biological and chemical hazards are described.The information sources used to assess hazards are investigated and applied to biological and chemical risk scenarios. The course provides students with the opportunity to apply practical measures to investigate and manage biological and chemical hazards in the environment.
(Must have passed an (I/W) unit in {SCC1123}OR Must have passed an (I/W) unit in {SCC1111})
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures, Tutorials, Self-directed study.
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 Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Journal | Hazards journal | 30% |
| Case Study | Emergency response report | 30% |
| Examination | Open book examination | 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.
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