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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Public Health
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Ein Karem
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof. Raanan Raz
Coordinator Office Hours:
please coordinate by email
Teaching Staff:
Prof. Raanan Raz,
Dr. Hadas Magenmolho
Course/Module description:
This course is intended for students with formal background in epidemiology, public health and statistics, and it deals with key issues in human and environmental health.
Course/Module aims:
Providing scientific knowledge and insights in the course's areas of study; Increasing awareness and encouraging solution-oriented systemic thinking in dealing with key environmental-health challenges.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1.Get to know and understand key concepts and issues in health and the environment as taught in the course.
2.Understand the importance of the field and leverage the knowledge learned to deal with environmental-health challenges in relevant circles of influence in a solution-oriented manner.
Attendance requirements(%):
80
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Frontal lectures; materials and study aids on the course website in Moodle.
Course/Module Content:
1. Environmental and human health, planetary health/sustainability.
2. Environmental epidemiology.
3. Environmental toxicology; endocrine disruptors, pesticides, heavy metals.
4. Ambient and indoor- air pollution.
5. Water, soil, waste pollution.
6. Plastic pollution – micro-/nano-/plastic additives.
7. Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
8. Occupational health.
9. The built environment/urban environment.
10. From science to policy.
11. Climate change and health.
12. Sustainability in health systems.
Required Reading:
Will be informed on the course website in Moodle.
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Written Exam % 100
Additional information:
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