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| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Günther Fink (guenther.fink@unibas.ch)
Jürg Utzinger (juerg.utzinger@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| 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. |
| Admission requirements | Participating students have to be present (online) in the first session (18 Sept 2020). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Friday | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 24.09.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 01.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 08.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 15.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 22.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 29.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 05.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 12.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 19.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 26.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Dies Academicus |
| Friday 03.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 10.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| Friday 17.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Zz- STPH alt, Lhotse |
| 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: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) 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 |