Dealing with Uncertainty in Complex Environments

ENH70002 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn

Duration

  • One semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 9 hours face to face + blended

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2023 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
31 Jul 23 - 29 Oct 23

Results:
5 Dec 23

Last self enrolment:
13 Aug 23

Census:
31 Aug 23

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Sep 23


Aims and objectives

This unit aims to equip students with the ability to critically analyse and apply current approaches to dealing with uncertainty in rapidly changing complex environments, with a focus on risk assessment and management. Students will also explore the drivers of change to health and environmental outcomes, including the societal responses required to ensure a sustainable healthy future.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Reflect on the nature of uncertainty, complexity and ‘wicked problems’ in environmental health settings
2. Critically evaluate current approaches to dealing with uncertainty and ‘wicked problems’ in environmental health settings
3. Select and apply appropriate strategies to deal with uncertainty appropriate to the context
4. Examine future challenges associated with dealing with uncertainty in rapidly changing complex environments in order to sustain a healthy societal future