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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Health in the Energy Sector | |||
| Reference | SSM209 | Version | 4 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The rationale of this module is to allow the student to critically understand the various processes and mechanisms that influence and condition health in the work environment. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Analyse critically theories and perspectives of health. |
| 2 | Analyse and critically evaluate the deeper causes of ill-health in the work environment |
| 3 | Innovate solutions to health challenges posed by and/or in the energy sector. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Models of health; Mental health; Gender, class and ethnic influences on health; Ageing and the workplace; Conceptualising work; The modern workplace; Hierarchy, control, autonomy in the workplace; Occupational health; Health and safety; Emotions and stress; Economic democracy and health; |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures, seminars, presentations, directed online learning, directed reading, preparatory work and private study, as appropriate to the student's chosen mode of attendance. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 25 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 125 | 150 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BARRY, A-M., & YUILL, C., 2016. Understanding The Sociology of Health: An Introduction. 4th ed. London: Sage |
| 2 | GRAHAM, H., 2011. Understanding health inequalities. Berkshire: Open University Press. |
| 3 | GUIDOTTI, T., 2011. Global occupational health. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | STONE, D.H., 2012. The Growing Global Public Health Crisis; And How to Address It. London: Radcliffe |
| 5 | VICKERSTAFF, S., PHILLISPSON, C. and WILKIE, R., 2011. Work, health and well-being: the challenges of managing health at work. London: Polity. |