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UQU Programs
Public Health

Environmental Health

GPH2401
3 hours English

Environmental Health

Environmental Health
1 Introduction to Ecosystems: definition and components of ecosystems and importance of ecosystems in the environment
2 Food Chains and Trophic Levels: Understanding food chains and food webs and roles of different trophic levels in an ecosystem
3 Exploring the Food Network: Detailed study of food networks and their elements and Interactions within food networks
4 Environmental Disruption: Causes and effects of environmental disruption and case studies of disrupted ecosystems
5 Sources of Environmental Pollution: Identifying various sources of pollution (air, water, soil) and human activities contributing to pollution
6 Water Pollution: Types and sources of water pollution and impact of water pollution on ecosystems and human health
7 Methods of Pollution Control for Water: Techniques and technologies for controlling water pollution and case studies of successful water pollution control
8 Soil Pollution: Types and sources of soil pollution effects of soil pollution on agriculture and ecosystems
9 Methods of Pollution Control for Soil: Strategies for preventing and mitigating soil pollution and remediation techniques for contaminated soils
10 Air Pollution: Types and sources of air pollution health and environmental impacts of air pollution
11 Methods of Pollution Control for Air: Technologies and policies for controlling air pollution and Case studies of air quality improvement
12 Measuring Environmental Pollution: Techniques for measuring pollution in water, air, and soil and tools and instruments used in pollution measurement
13 Sampling Techniques for Environmental Analysis: Methods for taking environmental samples from water, air, and soil. And best practices for sample collection and analysis
14 Pollutant Types and Classifications: Different types of pollutants and their classifications and chemical, physical, and biological pollutants
15 Integrated Pollution Control Strategies: Comprehensive approaches to pollution control and combining various methods for effective pollution management
1.1 Mapped to: K.1

Define an ecosystem and describe its components.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Class participation and feed back .
1.2 Mapped to: K.2

Identify various sources of environmental pollution (air, water, soil).

Teaching Strategy Lectures , Class discussion
Assessment Methods Classroom presentations and external readings such as research papers
1.3 Mapped to: K.3

To know the different types and classifications of pollutants.

Teaching Strategy Lectures , Assignments ,
Assessment Methods Research papers
2.1 Mapped to: S.1

Develop the ability to identify sources of environmental pollution.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, teaching students independent thinking and group engagement
Assessment Methods Class participation & Presentations
2.2 Mapped to: S.3

Acquire skills to measure environmental pollution in water, air, and soil.

Teaching Strategy Lectures , Team practice and work
Assessment Methods Research papers.
2.3 Mapped to: S.5

Develop skills related to methods for controlling environmental pollution.

Teaching Strategy Class discussions/ teaching students independent thinking and group engagement
Assessment Methods Written Exams.
3.1 Mapped to: V.1

Encourage proactive behavior in identifying and mitigating pollution sources.

Teaching Strategy Lectures in which students are made aware of the significance of time management.
Assessment Methods Active class participation.
3.2 Mapped to: V.2

Promote the importance of sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.

Teaching Strategy Discussions with students on ethical behavioural manner.
Assessment Methods Research papers ,presentations will test the student’s ability to fulfil assignments and respect dead lines(commitment)
Assessment
Weight
Quiz, activities, research preparation and presentation
20%
Midterm exam
20%
Final written examination
60%
Total
100%