ENVS2710
Environmental Control Practice
10 Units
Available in 2013
| UoN Singapore | Trimester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Overviews sources of and control strategies for air, water and soil pollution; waste management and waste minimisation; drainage and flood control; pests and pest control, and sanitation. Relevant legislation is referred to in context.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify relevant legislation for environmental control and advise on strategies for compliance; 2. Identify sources of air, water and soil pollution associated with major industries, in particular construction, and devise strategies for their control; 3. Assess and manage environmental noise problems; 4. Assess pest infestation and implement appropriate controls; 5. Assess risk from infectious organisms and devise appropriate sanitation measures; 6. Systematically address waste production to minimise and manage the waste stream. |
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| Content | 1. Outline of relevant environmental and public health legislation in Singapore; 2. Air pollution - prevention and control; 3. Water pollution - prevention and control; 4. Soil pollution - prevention and control; 5. Environmental noise pollution - prevention and control; 6. Outline of the biology of major pests - mosquitoes, houseflies, rats; 7. Pest control; 8. Infectious organisms and sanitation measures; 9. Food hygiene 10. Waste minimisation and management; 11. Management of stormwater and drainage systems. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||||
| Transition | N/A | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | External Mode Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning |
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| Teaching Methods | Case Study
Email Discussion Group Problem Based Learning Field Study Lecture Experience Based Learning Forums Integrated Learning Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Integrated Learning: for 40 hour(s) per Term for Full Term | ||||
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for ENVS2710 |