TEMP0116XX Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies

Volume 2013/2014
Education
Master's Programme in International Health
Master's Programme in Disaster Management
Content

The course will be divided into five main clusters

  • Anthropological assessment approaches in emergency situations
  • Health and disease transmission in emergency settings
  • Technical and theoretical aspects of water and sanitation
  • Practical aspects of water and sanitation
  • Case study and exam where the participants will apply knowledge and skills acquired during the course
Learning Outcome

By the end of the course participants will have a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness. With this knowledge participants should be able to assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations with foresight, and take appropriate measures in disease outbreak control in relation to water and sanitation.


At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness
  • Assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations
  • Identify, critically analyse and plan according to appropriate measures in disease outbreak control in relation to water and sanitation.
A combination of lectures, group work, practical exercises, self/-group study, case studies, presentations and discussions in plenary. The main emphasis will be on participatory approaches.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 4
  • Lectures
  • 60
  • Practical exercises
  • 45
  • Preparation
  • 29
  • Total
  • 138
Credit
5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
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Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment

To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student shall be able to:

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in the different phases of emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness
  • Assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations
  • Identify, critically analyse and plan according to appropriate measures in disease outbreak control in relation to water and sanitation.