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| Semester | fall semester 2019 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Nino Künzli (nino.kuenzli@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Description: The course familiarizes students with the concepts and challenges of the interdisciplinary field of public health based on a few examples. The introductory lectures in public health provide theories and examples along the framework of the 10 WHO Essential Public Health Operations (EPHO). The EPHO will be developed through local, national and global public health issues with a particular focus on the relevance of public health in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The course combines lectures and active involvement of students, who will read and critically discuss seminal papers. Content: - Introduction to the course and Public Health – what is it? - Prevention – does it work? - Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and health - Better Health Faster: Boosting health through the law - Salutogenesis and health promotion practice - Public health in Switzerland – how, who, what. - SDG’s and Health – The Finale |
| Learning objectives | To get an introduction into the field of public health on the local, national and global level. To understand the role and opportunities of public health in achieving the sustainable development goals. |
| Comments | Methods: Lectures, in-class exercises, discussions |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Modul: Fields: Environment and Development (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Fields: Public Health and Social Life (Master's degree program: African Studies) Module: Modul Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | At least 80% course participation and passed final exam (written in-class exam) |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |