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11718-01 - Seminar: Current Ecological and Health Issues in Africa (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Günther Fink (guenther.fink@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Every session consists of a student s report on a selected topic, preferably supported by a power-point presentation, followed by a detailed discussion. The report must be briefly summarized and distributed as a handout. The seminar is designed for arts and science students at MSc level. Schedule 1) Introduction, outline the framework for the course, and nomination of speakers and their topics 2) Selection of topics covered (will be discussed in the first meeting): Dams, irrigation and schistosomiasis; Climate change and vector-borne diseases; Contamination of human breast milk with pesticides; sources and mitigation measures; Integration of neglected tropical disease control programmes; Malaria and malaria control; Urban health; The Okavango insecticide spraying campaign; nothing learnt from former lessons?; Pesticide use in developing countries; environmental and human health risks; Does the improvement of cattle health cause the disruption of key ecological processes? Economic crisis, food crises and health Genetically-modified crops -- to do or not to do |
| Learning objectives | Human health is often cross-linked with environmental and social factors. Examples include - Land use practices that influence Malaria transmission rates, the contamination of human breast milk by pesticide residues from disease-vector control or plant protection measures, and hygiene-related problems in urban agriculture. The aim of the seminar is the acquisition of in-depth knowledge on primarly Africa-related specific topics in epidemiology and environmental sciences. |
| Comments | Human health is often cross-linked with environmental and social factors. Examples include - Land use practices that influence Malaria transmission rates, the contamination of human breast milk by pesticide residues from disease-vector control or plant protection measures, and hygiene-related problems in urban agriculture. The aim of the seminar is the acquisition of in-depth knowledge on primarly Africa-related specific topics in epidemiology and environmental sciences. Contact: juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch guenther.fink@swisstph.ch Methods: Every session consists of a student’s report on a selected topic, preferably supported by a powerpoint presentation, followed by a detailed discussion. The report must be briefly summarized and distributed as a handout. The seminar is designed for arts and science students at MSc level. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 22.09.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 1 |
| Friday 29.09.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 06.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 13.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 20.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 27.10.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 03.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 10.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Mikroskopie 3 |
| Friday 17.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 24.11.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 01.12.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 08.12.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 15.12.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Friday 22.12.2023 | 14.15-16.00 | Swiss TPH Neubau, Seminarraum 2 |
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) Module: Fields: Environment and Development (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Global Ageing and Health (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The crediting of the credit points requires (1) active participation during the discussion (2) oral presentation (3) the handout and (4) moderation of session. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Zentrum für Afrikastudien |