Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a course titled "Water Supply and Sanitation in Emergencies" as part of its MSc Global Health program. This course is designed to provide comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in emergency situations.

Course Description

The course is 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 participants apply knowledge and skills acquired during the course

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of water and sanitation in emergencies, including disease prevention and preparedness. Specifically, they will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of water and sanitation issues in different settings and accepted approaches/guidelines
• Analyze and apply this knowledge to assess and prioritize water and sanitation needs in emergency situations
• Design and develop appropriate water and sanitation strategies to prevent disease outbreaks in emergency situations

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course consists of:

• Four weeks of part-time online learning (e-modules) with recorded lectures, readings, limited blog sessions, and online tests
• Nine straight days of classroom-based learning in Copenhagen, combining lectures, group work, practical exercises, self-study, case studies, presentations, and discussions
• A 48-hour written assignment exam

Workload

The course workload is distributed as follows:

• Lectures: 20 hours
• Preparation: 25 hours
• Practical exercises: 25 hours
• E-Learning: 40 hours
• Study Groups: 10 hours
• Exam: 20 hours
• Total: 140 hours

Assessment

The course is assessed through a written assignment exam, which is a 48-hour take-home exam. The exam paper is approximately 5 pages (excluding the cover page and reference list), and all aids are allowed. The marking scale is a 7-point grading scale, and there is no external censorship.

Course Information

• Language: English
• Course code: SGLK13018U
• Credit: 5 ECTS
• Level: Full Degree Master
• Duration: 4 weeks of online/e-learning and 2 weeks of on-campus part
• Placement: Spring
• Schedule: 3 to 28 March 2025 (online), 31 March to 11 April 2025 (on-campus), and 14 to 16 April 2025 (exam)

Study Board and Department

• The Study Board for Public Health Science and Global Health
• Department of Public Health
• Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Course Coordinators

• Peter Kjær Mackie Jensen

Course Capacity

The course has a capacity of 10 participants.