Visit to Strathclyde University Environmental Health Civil & Env. Engineering Department Wednesday, 5 th December 2012

Welcome to the University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland

Topics for Discussion  Scotland – the location  Education in Scotland  University of Strathclyde – past & present  University Regulations & Progress Requirements  BSc (Hons) & MSc Environmental Health Degrees  Teaching Methods  Student Assessment  Communication & Support  Prospect of Employment  Research Collaboration

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Education in Scotland Education Year Qualifications Primary School 1 – 7 Secondary School 3 rd & 4 th Year Standard; Inter 1 & 2 5 th Year Higher; Inter 1 & 2 6 th Year Advanced Higher Tertiary University 4 Years BSc (Hons) 1 Year MSc 3 Years PhD

University of Strathclyde  The University began in 1796 when John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning’  In 1964, Royal Charter was granted and became the University of Strathclyde.  In 1964 – around 4,000 full-time students, In 2002 – over 24,000 full-/part time students.  Today, Strathclyde is the third largest university in Scotland.  Four Faculties – Engineering Humanities & Social Sciences Science Strathclyde Business School John Anderson ( )

University of Strathclyde UK’s University of the Year – 2012 Times Higher Education Awards in London

University Regulations & Progress Requirements 120 credits100 credits BSc (Hons) Environmental Health No. of credits taken in each academic year Progression: minimum no. of credits 120 credits220 credits 120 credits360 credits Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four 120 credits480 credits BSc (Hons): no fewer than 480 credits including a research project BSc: no fewer than 360 credits; DipHE: 240 credits; CertHE: 120 credits

University Regulations & Progress Requirements One Year (Full time) or Two Years (Part-time) 120 credits MSc Environmental Health No. of credits taken in each academic year Progression: minimum no. of credits Taught Credits MSc Dissertation 60 credits180 credits MSc degree:no fewer than 180 credits including a project Postgraduate Diploma: no fewer than 120 credits Postgraduate Certificate: no fewer than 60 credits

Environmental Health: BSc (Hons) Programme Year One (6  20 credits) Year Two (6  20 credits)  Molecular Bioscience  Biology of organisms  Practical Bioscience & Skills Development  Chemistry for Bioscience  Introduction to the Environment & Health  Foundation Bioscience & Statistics (Optional)  Introduction to Infection & Immunity  Human Physiology  Environmental Health Studies 1  Statistics & Model Analysis  Environmental Monitoring & Analysis (Optional)  Cell & Molecular Biology (Elective)

Environmental Health: BSc (Hons) Programme Year Three (6  20 credits) Year Four (2  20 credits; 4  10 credits; 40-credit project)  Medical & Food Microbiology  Occupational Health & Safety  Atmospheric Pollution  Food Inspection & Pest Control  Housing Policy & Research Methods  Solid Waste, Water & Environmental Management  Acoustics  Principles of Environmental Microbiology  Pollution & Rehabilitation of Degraded Ecosystems  Strategic Environmental Assessment  Contaminated Land Management  Food Safety and Meat Hygiene  Fourth Year Project

Environmental Health: BSc (Hons) Programme Year One Year Two Year Three Year Four Science based credits100 credits Environmental Health based credits 20 credits Science based credits 70 credits Environmental Health based credits 50 credits Science based credits 20 credits Environmental Health based credits100 credits Science based credits Environmental Health based credits120 credits

Environmental Health: MSc Programme One Year (12  10 credits; 60-credit project) Conversion Course  Food Safety & Hygiene  Meat Hygiene & Inspection  Food Inspection & Control  Infection & Vector Control  Introduction to Health & Safety  Occupational Health & Toxicology  Acoustics  Public Health Studies  Contaminated Land  Waste Management & Landfill Design  Atmospheric Pollution Impact Assessment  Housing Policy & Law (Optional)  Research Project

Environmental Health Both BSc (Honours) and MSc in Environmental Health degrees are accredited by: The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland

Teaching Methods  Formal Lectures – PowerPoint presentations, Video clips  Guest Lectures  Field Trips  Group Discussion & Problem Solving  Laboratory Work  Workshop Example 1Example 2

Teaching Methods  Formal Lectures  Guest Lectures – Governmental bodies, Businesses, Consultants  Field Trips  Group Discussion & Problem Solving  Laboratory Work  Workshop McKay Environmental

Teaching Methods  Formal Lectures  Guest Lectures  Field Trips  Group Discussion & Problem Solving  Laboratory Work  Workshop Tesco Supermarket, Port Glasgow

Teaching Methods  Formal Lectures  Guest Lectures  Field Trips  Group Discussion & Problem Solving  Laboratory Work  Workshop

Teaching Methods  Formal Lectures  Guest Lectures  Field Trips  Group Discussion & Problem Solving  Laboratory Work  Workshop

Teaching Methods  Formal Lectures  Guest Lectures  Field Trips  Group Discussion & Problem Solving  Laboratory Work  Workshop – Example: Food Table

Student Assessment Formative (Ongoing) Assessment  Class Test  Assignments – Individual / Group  Laboratory Work  Oral Presentation / Poster  Dissertation Project – Dissertation Plan (10%) – Literature Review (20%) – Dissertation Presentation(10%)

Student Assessment Summative (Terminal) Assessment  Formal Examination  Assignments – Individual / Group  Dissertation Project – Final Dissertation (50%)

Student Assessment  1 st Attempt: January (Sem 1) and/or May/June (Sem 2) 2 nd Attempt: August Faculty of Engineering allows 3 rd & 4 th attempts  External examiners - checking & validating the marks awarded  BSc (Hons) Env. Health Degree Classification: o Year 11 st Class  70% o Year 22 nd Class (Upper) 60 – 69% o Year 3(25%)2 nd Class (Lower) 50 – 59% o Year 4(75%)3 rd Class 40 – 49% Unclassified < 40%

Communication & Support Student Communication  – ‘Nemo’  Learning System – ‘MyPlace’  Portal Engine – ‘Pegasus’ Academic Support  Credit Registrar  Year Adviser of Study  Undergraduate Director  Head of Department

Prospect of Employment Local Government - Environmental Health Officers:  Majority of students choose to work as Environmental Health Officers under the local authorities’ Environmental Services Departments  32 local authorities in Scotland

Prospect of Employment Local Government - Environmental Health Officers:  To become a qualified Environmental Health Officer: –Accredited BSc(Hons) / MSc EH degree –Practical Training – integrated or end-on –Professional Examination –Diploma in Environmental Health The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland

Prospect of Employment  Government Agencies: –Food Standards Agency –SEPA / Environment Agency –Health & Safety Executive  Business: –Food Industry –Water industry –Environmental consultancies –Health & Safety

Research Collaboration Research at Strathclyde:  Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point – Food Safety Management System  Lasalocid in Eggs  Monosodium glutamate in Chinese Food

12.00 – 1.00 pm Tour to the Microbiological & Chemical Laboratories Colville Building, Room – 2.00 pm Lunch John Anderson Building, Room – 3.00 pm Tour to the University Campus 3.00 – 3.20 pm Summary & Questions John Anderson Building, Room 7.25