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Basic Science for Occupational Health

The document outlines the module 'Basic Science for Occupational Health Practice' (ESH133) offered by the Department of Geography, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Building. It includes objectives, learning outcomes, content areas such as human anatomy, occupational health definitions, and properties of workplace contaminants, as well as suggested teaching approaches and assessment methods. The module aims to equip students with foundational science knowledge essential for occupational health and safety practice.

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Basic Science for Occupational Health

The document outlines the module 'Basic Science for Occupational Health Practice' (ESH133) offered by the Department of Geography, Environmental Sustainability and Resilience Building. It includes objectives, learning outcomes, content areas such as human anatomy, occupational health definitions, and properties of workplace contaminants, as well as suggested teaching approaches and assessment methods. The module aims to equip students with foundational science knowledge essential for occupational health and safety practice.

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL


SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE BUILDING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS DEGREE IN


ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY
MANAGEMENT

Module Title: Basic Science for Occupational Health Practice

Module Code: ESH133

Lecturer: Mr K. C. R. Muringaniza

Office Number: 50

Email: muringanizak@[Link]

Mobile: 0712781530

Landline Extension: 2322

1.0 Preamble
The module prepares students for basic inevitable science issues they will deal with
in successive modules. Key focus areas include: definitions of occupational health
related terms, human anatomy and physiology (respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine,
digestive systems), states of matter, physical and chemical properties of workplace
contaminants, exposure pathways and metabolism of elements.

2 Module Objectives
 To provide the basic inevitable science knowledge foundation essential an
occupational health and safety practitioner.

3.0 Learning Outcomes


By the end of the module students should be able to:
 Define key occupational health related terms.
 Describe the basic human anatomy and physiology
 Analyse chemical and physical properties of occupational contaminants
 Identify exposure pathways and metabolism of elements
4.0 Content

4.1 Definition of basic occupational health related terms

4.2 Occupational Health (OH)


4.2.1 History of occupational health
4.2.2 Occupational health services
4.2.3 Health risks
4.2.4 Health surveillance
4.2.5 Managing OH
4.2.6 Workplace assessment and action
4.2.7 Benefits of OH

4.3 Human anatomy and physiology


4.3.1 Respiratory system
4.3.2 Cardiovascular system
4.3.3 Endocrine system
4.3.4 Digestive system

4.4 State of matter:


4.4.1 Solid
4.4.2 Gas
4.4.3 Liquid

4.5 Properties of workplace contaminants


4.5.1 Physical properties
4.5.2 Chemical properties

4.6 Exposure pathways


4.6.1 Inhalation
4.6.2 Ingestion
4.6.3 Direct contact

4.7 Metabolism of elements

5.0 Suggested Teaching Approaches


 Lectures (face-to-face and online)
 Group discussions (face-to-face and online)
 Group presentations based on research
 Exercises (fieldwork or alternative to practical)
 Internet research

6.0 Assessment
6.1 Continuous Assessment: = [40%]
Test(s): (15%)
Practicals: (20%)
Assignments: (5%)
6.2 Final Written Exam (3 hours) = [60%]

7.0 Suggested Reading List


7.1 The reference list will be provided per each item content
7.2 Students are also encouraged to utilise the internet and library resources online resources
as much as possible

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