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Critical Thinking BSc

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.

Research Methods BSc

For many people, the prospect of embarking on a research project is daunting.  However, if the research project is properly managed then there is no reason why the pursuit of research should not be an enjoyable and ultimately rewarding activity.  Dr Martin Barnes, an ex-chairperson of the Association of Project Managers (APM) has described a project as a task or activity which has a beginning (start), a middle and an end; despite much research being carried out as part of a long term 'rolling' programme each individual package of research is, itself, a project - an entity complete in itself, whilst contributing to the overall programme.

Chemical Hazards

The course aims to:

a)    Introduce students to the health hazards of substances that are used at work.
b)    Describe why hazardous substances are commonly used in industries and their harmful effects.
c)    Explain the underpinning principles of physiology, toxicology and epidemiology.

Dissertation

The dissertation represents the pinnacle of individual achievement on the programme.  It is a sophisticated way for students to demonstrate their abilities and the levels of comprehension and understanding that they have achieved.  The preparation of a dissertation enables students to use a range of skills that have been developed throughout the programme:  for example, the skills of enterprise and initiative required for thorough investigation and research into a chosen topic; the motivation and time management skills necessary to produce a substantive and organised piece of written work; and the ability to synthesise and integrate complex information.

Management of Risk

The course aims to:

a)    provide the student with an understanding of the concepts of the management of risk and loss control
b)    enable students to relate the principles of risk management to their own workplace
c)    develop approaches to prioritization of risk and control strategies
d)    explore the concepts of safety management systems in relation to risk management
e)    provide and understanding of the importance of safety policies, their function and development
f)    ensure an awareness of relevant legislation, its requirements and workplace implications

Environmental Industrial Management

The course aims to:

a)    Introduce the concept of environmental management and establish its relationship with occupational safety and health;
b)    Examine the environmental management strategies available to  organisations both nationally and internationally;
c)    Explore the concept of sustainability and examine its relationship with industry;
d)     Examine the national and international administrative and legal controls of environmental pollutants.

Physical Agents

The course aims to:

a)    Introduce the student to the concepts and theory of physical agents in the workplace
b)    Make the student aware of the importance of controlling physical agents in the workplace
c)    Enable the students to measure and assess physical agents in the workplace
d)    Consider the scientific and technical controls available to deal with physical agents.

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.

Dissertation BSc

Producing your dissertation is not an open-ended task.  Between the start of your research, and the deadline for submission, there are a number of tasks that need to be undertaken in sequence.  Your management of this process is an essential part of undertaking the unit.  The tasks to be undertaken depend upon the methodology you have devised for your dissertation

Online- Critical Thinking

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.