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604.651.81
Introduction of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Emergencies

Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2020
Description
Introduces water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) concepts, technical knowledge and practice in emergencies, including natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies. Addresses the importance of intersectoral collaboration among all sectors with an emphasis on WASH, health and nutrition. Focuses on community and behavioral aspects using examples from recent disasters. Describes the roles and coordination frameworks of all actors including Government, United Nations, international and national non-governmental organizations, and donors. Illustrates monitoring and evaluation various WASH methodologies and practices.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Define key WASH terminology and WASH coordination including inter-sectoral coordination
  2. Describe appropriate types of water supplies and treatment as well as appropriate types of sanitation according to different emergency contexts
  3. Explain key features of WASH responses to water-borne disease outbreaks such as cholera
  4. Examine the role of water quality testing and monitoring in emergencies and demonstration of testing methods
  5. Analyze different hygiene promotion and social mobilization practices according to different contexts
  6. Evaluate key WASH indicators and discuss appropriate WASH monitoring and evaluation methods according to different contexts
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
  • 10% LiveTalks
  • 10% Discussion
Enrollment Restriction
Section is only open to non-OPAL students. Students in OPAL programs must enroll in 604.651.86