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OHSE3710

International Perspectives on EOHS

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2013

UoN Singapore Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004

The course is only offered externally in Singapore.
Considers international perspectives on environmental and occupational health and safety. In particular it provides an international context for examining the scope of EOHS, the impact of global economic and political climates on EOHS developments, and explores the functions and activities of international organisations, such as ILO, WHO and Greenpeace.

Objectives 1. To provide an international context for examining the scope of occupational and environmental health and safety;
2. To explore the function of international organisations such as ILO and WHO;
3. To examine EOHS issues in a global context and the role of specified countries and/or global organisations in EOHS development;
4. Provide an opportunity for self-directed learning of a specified international EOHS issue.
5. Work effectively as part of a team or group to achieve a shared goal.
Content The course is taught through a series of lectures and self-directed learning, culminating in the production of a major assignment. Lecture topics are selected to reflect topical international developments in EOHS and may change from time to time.
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Case Study
Email Discussion Group
Field Study
Lecture
Individual Supervision
Integrated Learning
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assessment 2
Major Assignment - Meets objectives 3 & 4
Essays / Written Assignments Assessment 1
Fieldwork Report - Meets objective - 1
Examination: Formal Meets objectives - 1, 2 & 3
Contact Hours Lecture: for 35 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety.
Timetables 2013 Course Timetables for OHSE3710