SDMM16001U Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies
Volume 2018/2019
Education
elective course
Content
The course will be divided into 5 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
At 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.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge on water and sanitation issues in different settings and accepted approaches / guidelines to deal with them;
Skills
- Analyze and apply this knowledge to assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations in a variety of practical settings, adjusting to time and resources available;
Competences
- Design and develop appropriate water and sanitation strategies for taking appropriate measures to prevent disease outbreak situations in emergency situations
Teaching and learning methods
The first four weeks consist
of part-time online learning (e-modules), which can be undertaken
from anywhere in the world as long as you have a computer with an
internet connection. This portion consists of recorded lectures,
readings, limited blog sessions and online tests. Lecturers will be
available for interaction with participants during certain time
periods. Therefore, although timing is flexible, in order to
benefit fully from the course, it is highly recommended that
participants plan to log on at least twice a week.
The last two weeks of the course is classroom based and takes place in Copenhagen. The on-campus part is 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 and active learning. The practical exercises include latrine construction, water purification and other hands-on tasks that will combine theory and practice.
The last two weeks of the course is classroom based and takes place in Copenhagen. The on-campus part is 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 and active learning. The practical exercises include latrine construction, water purification and other hands-on tasks that will combine theory and practice.
Workload
- Category
- Hours
- E-Learning
- 40
- Exam
- 20
- Lectures
- 20
- Practical exercises
- 18
- Preparation
- 30
- Study Groups
- 10
- Total
- 138
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Exam (Water Supply and Sanitation in
Emergencies)
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written assignment---
- Exam registration requirements
Students are automatically registered for the Examination.
- 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:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge on water and sanitation issues in different settings and accepted approaches / guidelines to deal with them;
Skills
- Analyze and apply this knowledge to assess and prioritize the water and sanitation needs for a population in emergency situations in a variety of practical settings, adjusting to time and resources available;
Competences
- Design and develop appropriate water and sanitation strategies for taking appropriate measures to prevent disease outbreak situations in emergency situations
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SDMM16001U
- Credit
- 5 ECTS
- Level
- Part Time MasterFull Degree Master choice
- Duration
- 4 weeks of online/e-learning and 9 days of on-campus part
- Placement
- Spring
- Schedule
- 4 weeks of part-time online course with online lectures, discussions and tests, self-study and assignments. To be followed by two weeks (9 days) are full time lectures, discussions, practical exercises, and group work in Copenhagen. The last week is for individual written assignment, which can be done online.
25 March to 18 April 2019 - Online/Distance Learning
27 April to 5 May 2019 - 9-day On Campus part in Copenhagen
6 to 10 May 2019 - Written Examination - Course capacity
- 12-40 participants
- Continuing and further education
- Price
10.200 / 15.000 DKK
- Study board
- Study Board for the Professionel Master´s Degree Programmes at The Faculty og Health and Medical Science
Contracting department
- Department of Public Health
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course Coordinators
- Peter Kjær Mackie Jensen (6-7064666e6c684376787167316e7831676e)
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