• TFEH2004
  • Environmental Health Science 1

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Food Science and Environmental Health
  • Available on Programme(s): DT491

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Learning Outcomes And Assessment

Assessment

Description Weight [%]
Examination 70
Assessment 1 30
Minimum thresholds may apply.
For further details please refer to your Student Handbook or the Programme Document which is available from the DIT Library.
Learning Outcomes

On Completion of this module, the learner will be able to
1. Demonstrate a sound understanding of physical, chemical and biological parameters of surface water and groundwater quality.
2. Understand the different classes of biological and physico-chemical pollutants and their effects on the environment and human health.
3. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the range of biogeochemical cycles
4. Understand the role of humans as agents of environmental disruption and our impacts on the Hydrologic Cycle.

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