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AD1079: An Introduction to Environmental Issues within Health and Safety
| Credit Weighting: | 5 |
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| No. of Students: | Min 10, Max 100. |
| Pre-requisite(s): | None |
| Co-requisite(s): | None |
| Teaching Period(s): | Semester 2. |
| Teaching Methods: | 8 x 3hr(s) Lectures; Other (self-directed study and independent research) |
| Module Co-ordinator: | Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education. |
| Lecturer(s): | Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education. |
| Module Objective: | This module aims to introduce students to the relationship between occupation, environment and public health. |
| Module Content: |
Introduction to EHS management systems. EPA Statutory licensing and reporting. Water resources and waste-water treatment. Waste facility design. Risk monitoring. Compliance under environmental legislation. |
| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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| Assessment: | Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 2,000 word Environmental Health and Safety E-Portfolio). |
| Compulsory Elements: | Continuous Assessment. |
| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): | Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 5% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero. |
| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: | 40%. |
| End of Year Written Examination Profile: | No Formal Written Examination. |
| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: | Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated. |