Program Overview

Program Overview

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

Course Details

• 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 include demonstrating knowledge on water and sanitation issues, analyzing and applying this knowledge to assess and prioritize water and sanitation needs, and designing appropriate strategies to avoid disease outbreaks.

Teaching and Learning Methods

• The course consists of part-time online learning (e-modules) for the first four weeks, which can be undertaken from anywhere with an internet connection.
• The online portion includes recorded lectures, readings, limited blog sessions, and online tests, with lecturers available for interaction during certain time periods.
• The last two weeks of the course are classroom-based in Copenhagen, combining lectures, group work, practical exercises, self-study, case studies, presentations, and discussions.

Workload

• Category: Hours
  • E-Learning: 40
  • Exam: 20
  • Lectures: 20
  • Practical exercises: 18
  • Preparation: 30
  • Study Groups: 10
  • Total: 138

Assessment

• The exam is a written assignment under invigilation.
• Students are automatically registered for the examination.
• All aids are allowed, including USB sticks with saved course materials.
• The marking scale is a 7-point grading scale with 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 9 days of on-campus part
• Placement: Spring
• Schedule: 4 weeks of part-time online course followed by two weeks of full-time lectures, discussions, practical exercises, and group work in Copenhagen.
• Course capacity: 10 participants
• Study board: The Study Board for Public Health Science and Global Health
• Contracting department: Department of Public Health
• Contracting faculty: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Additional Details

• The course is not open to external students.
• The course coordinators are available for questions, and there is a study secretary for administrative inquiries.