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Welcome to Environmental Engineering!

This course takes us to the environment!

...as we search to balance the economic, social and environmental aspects of our current society's needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.... Brundtland, 1987 

Upon completing this course students will, through assessment activities, show evidence of their ability to:

● Discuss the principles and safety measures for water;

● Outline the processes for water sampling, examination and quality;

● Identify the anthropogenic sources and control of air, water and soil pollution;

● Assess the legal requirements with respect to air, water and air pollution;

● Describe Environmental Management Systems (Environmental Auditing and Environmental Impact Assessments).

This course is offered in the first semester of the 4th year of study to Environmental Health Sciences students towards their Professional degree in Environmental Health Sciences. The course is presented in five (5) units, each with its own learning outcomes. The mode of presentation is through a combination of both theoretical and applied practical modes.

This course is developed by the Cooperate Education Unit to prepare you for the world of work/Work integrated learning. The course is offered throughout the year. However, you should complete it before completing your WIL and submitting your WIL deliverables. You should therefore engage in all activities and completed quizzes and a certificate will be automatically generated for you.

This course is designed to: equip students with the knowledge in the evaluation of public health programs with respect to healthcare data management; enable students to determine the effectiveness of existing programs and to critically analyse the public health initiatives, as well as to develop an evaluation plan for community-based public health initiatives.