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OHSE3630

Hygiene & Toxicology II

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

UoN Singapore Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005

The course is only offered externally in Singapore.
Enhances the knowledge and skills acquired in Hygiene & Toxicology I and relates them to the practice of occupational and environmental hygiene in the field, to the toxicological evaluation of chemicals and to hazardous substances risk assessment.

Objectives By the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Conduct and report on a dust and noise survey;
2. Discuss the classification of toxicity with reference to international harmonization of labeling of hazardous substances;
3. Discuss the scientific, social and ethical issues in risk assessment;
4. Review scientific data used in setting hygiene standards;
5. Conduct hazardous substances risk assessments.
6. Work effectively as part of a team or group to achieve a shared goal.
Content 1.Overview of occupational hygiene principles and practice.
2.Review of methods of surveying of air contaminants and noise.
3.Sampling strategies in environmental and occupational hygiene.
4.Review of analytical techniques in hygiene.
5.Occupational and environmental hygiene field surveys.
6.Classifying toxic substances.
7.Occupational carcinogens: risk assessment.
8.Researching and reviewing occupational exposure standards.
9.Exercises in hazardous substance risk assessment.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge OHSE2640 Hygiene & Toxicology I
Modes of Delivery External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Case Study
Email Discussion Group
Problem Based Learning
Field Study
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Forums
Integrated Learning
Laboratory
Self Directed Learning
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assessment 1
Hygiene Survey Reports - Meets course objectives 1 & 5
Examination: Formal Meets course objectives 1,2,3,4 & 5
Other: (please specify) Assessment 2
Seminar - Meets course objectives 2, 3 & 4
Contact Hours Lecture: for 40 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for OHSE3630