Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Sciences

Prerequisites: Management of Hazardous wastes (0506261).

This course will enable students to understand the source, types and composition of solid waste. The steps and methods used in the integrated solid waste management will be covered. Major emphasis is placed on the application of integrated pollution control techniques.

Prerequisites: General Microbiology (0501257).

This course focuses on the major roles of microorganisms in the geochemistry of the earth. The students will learn about the functions and metabolism of microorganisms in marine and fresh water ecosystems, air, soil, food, oil, waste disposal, recycling and agriculture. In addition, the course provides the students with the basic laboratory techniques in isolating different micro-organisms from food, air, water and human body.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250).

This course focuses on the physical, chemical and microbial aspects of water and wastewater. Students will understand the importance of water quality to environmental health status and appreciate the administrative framework for the protection of water sources. Water chemistry, demand, measurement techniques, aquifer characteristics and drinking water sources are discussed. It also covers the different treatment systems available for dealing with wastewater, including principles, types, appropriateness, design and loading criteria. In addition, this course enables students to gain a working knowledge of the analytical and quantitative techniques employed in water and wastewater quality monitoring and control. Proper interpretation of result and recommendations for preventive measures are emphasized.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250).

This course introduces vectors of public health significance. The life history, health significance and methods of identification of pests encountered are discussed, in addition to current chemical, physical, and biological control methods.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250).

This course enables students to understand the types and the sources of the hazardous wastes. Collection, transfer and disposal of the hazardous wastes are discussed, in addition to several hazardous waste management strategies.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250). Co-requisite: Occupational Health and Safety (0506352).

This course enables students to appreciate the importance of air quality to environmental health status. Major emphasis is placed on emission sources, characteristics of primary and secondary pollutant, ozone depletion and global warming. In addition to air pollution monitoring techniques and air quality management technologies.

This course presents an overview of the concepts of occupational health and safety with emphasis on the identification, assessment, measurement and control of hazards and risks found in the working environment. Workplace design, protective equipment, safety auditing and management systems are also discussed.

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (1426217).

This course enables the students to gain an appreciation of the uses of different types of pesticides and their effects on the environment and human. Control measures will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: Occupational Health and Safety (0506352), General Physics for Health Sciences (1430107); Co-requisite: Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Measurement and Instrumentation (0506361).

This course provides the students with the necessary knowledge, principles and skills that enhance them to assess, evaluate and control physical hazards (Noise, Heat, Radiation, Light) as potential occupational and environmental hazards.

Prerequisites: Occupational Health and Safety (0506352) and General Physics for Health Sciences (1430107); Co-requisite: Physical Hazards Assessment and Control (0506360).

This course will enable students to learn the operating principles, advantages and limitations of various types of equipment used to evaluate environmental and occupational hazards. To understand the exposure measurement and statistical error associated with. In addition, the students will be trained to use direct reading instruments.

This course provides the students with the necessary background acquaintance and skills to comprehend how pathogens cause disease, sources and transmission of bacteria in foods, human, animal, and environmental reservoirs and cross contamination. It will also provide information concerned with food safety regulations, food safety management, microbial growth and control in food preparation and processing operations as well as sanitary equipment and facility design. Prerequisites: General microbiology (0501257).

Prerequisites: None.

This course helps students to develop an awareness of the procedures of the legal system. Type, origin and purpose of national and international law are discussed. Major emphasis is placed on the framework of environmental and occupational health legislation at sub-national, national and international levels. Food quality legislation systems are thoroughly discussed.

Co-requisite: Risk and Environmental Impact Assessment (0506454).

This course exposes the students to the interaction of the different sources of pollutants and their effects on the local ecosystems (including desert, mountains, marine and groundwater). In addition, the impact of industrial development and oil production, processing and transportation on the local environment will be covered.

Prerequisites: None.

This course will enable the students to understand the principles of the safety of the buildings and construction and the indoor health problems.

Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (1426215) and Occupational Health and Safety (0506352).

This course assists students to comprehend the basic concepts of environmental and occupational toxicology. It focuses on the exposure routes of pollutants, mechanisms of toxic action, metabolism, storage and excretion, target sites and pathological effects of bio-toxins, and chemical compounds (symptoms and signs). In addition to risk perception and assessment.

Prerequisites: 0506250.

This course consists of two parts; part one, addresses the principles of risk assessment, hazards identification, evaluation, and estimation of the levels of risks involved in a situation, their comparison against standards, and determination of an acceptable level of risk. The second part of the course presents an overview of the purpose, principles and process of Environmental Impact Assessment i.e. the impact of the proposal or project on the environment and human and the application of mitigation measures.

Prerequisites: Atmospheric Pollution (0506351) and Occupational Health and Safety (0506352).

This course helps the students to understand the impact of petroleum exploration, production, processing, refining and transportation on the human and environment (marine and terrestrial ecosystems). Control measures and safe storage and handling will be covered.

Prerequisites: Water and Wastewater Sanitation (0506263), Occupational Health and Safety (0506352)

This course will offer the students the opportunity to utilize and develop competences acquired in the academic courses. The students will also benefit from the expertise of those already engaged in environmental and occupational health services. Emphasis will be placed on water and wastewater sanitation, solid and hazardous waste management, as well as occupational health and safety & atmospheric pollution.

Prerequisites: Field Training 1 (0506365)

This course will offer the students the opportunity to utilize and develop competences acquired in the academic courses. The students will also benefit from the expertise of those already engaged in environmental and occupational health services. Emphasis will be placed on food safety and quality, occupational health and safety, and vector control.

Prerequisites: Field Training 2 (0506456).

This course will offer the students the opportunity to utilize and develop competences acquired in the academic courses. The students will also benefit from the expertise of those already engaged in environmental and occupational health services. Emphasis will be placed on public health, green buildings and developments, renewable energy, and natural habitats (land and marine).

Prerequisites: Introduction to Research (0500450).

This course provides students the opportunity to apply their research knowledge to the investigation of environmental or occupational health problems. Students will develop competence in hypothesis formulation, research methodology and analysis of laboratory or field data. Emphasis will be placed on investigating local environmental or occupational issues.

Prerequisites: Occupational Health and Safety (0506352).

This course will enable the participants to understand the causes of occupational accidents. Emphasis will be placed on methods of investigation, analysis and prevention of occupational accidents.

Prerequisites: Biology (0500150).

This course provides an overview of the marine environment as a habitat. Classification of the marine environment, some ecological and biological concepts including adaptation to life in the sea, living conditions on the bottom and the intertidal zone will be covered. Major emphasis will be placed on the human intervention in the sea.