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 designed to provide students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of water and sanitation in emergency situations.

Course Details

• Course Code: SGLK13018U
• Credit: 5 ECTS
• Level: Full Degree Master
• Duration: Four weeks
• Placement: Block 4
• Schedule: Full-time lectures and exercises, including a few days of individual or group study
• Course Capacity: Limited to ten slots for students at the MSc in Global Health; not open to external students
• Study Board: Study Board for International Health
• Contracting Department: Department of Public Health
• Course Responsibles: Peter Kjær Mackie Jensen

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. On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge on water and sanitation issues in different settings and accepted approaches/guidelines to deal with them
• 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
• Design and develop appropriate water and sanitation strategies for taking appropriate measures to avoid disease outbreak situations in emergency situations

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course consists of two parts:

• The first five weeks involve part-time online learning (e-modules) that can be undertaken from anywhere in the world. This portion includes recorded lectures, readings, limited blog sessions, and online tests.
• The last two weeks take place in Copenhagen and include lectures, group work based on case studies, practical exercises, and lab work, culminating in a final exam.

Workload

• E-Learning: 60 hours
• Exam: 4 hours
• Lectures: 40 hours
• Practical Exercises: 12 hours
• Preparation: 20 hours
• Total: 136 hours

Exam

• Type of Assessment: Written examination, 4 hours under invigilation
• Aid: All aids allowed
• Marking Scale: 7-point grading scale
• Censorship Form: No external censorship; more than one internal examiner

Criteria for Exam Assessment

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

• Demonstrate knowledge on water and sanitation issues in different settings and accepted approaches/guidelines to deal with them
• 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
• Design and develop appropriate water and sanitation strategies for taking appropriate measures to avoid disease outbreak situations in emergency situations

Language

The course is taught in English.