Environmental HealthLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student
• knows the main environmental factors affecting health and identifies the associated disease burden and risk factors, in particular respiratory air pollutants, radiation sources and chemical risks in food
• knows the causes of the most common foodborne and waterborne epidemics
• identifies the mechanisms of transport and effects of environmental factors and chemicals in the living environment
• is able to assess health hazards from an environmental health perspective, using the principles of risk assessment and basic toxicology.

Content

• Key environmental factors affecting health: air pollutants, sources of radiation, chemical risks in food
• Causes of the most common foodborne and waterborne epidemics
• Mechanisms of transport and impacts of environmental factors and chemicals within the living environment
• Health hazards from an environmental health perspective; application of the principles of risk assessment and basic toxicology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has a basic understanding of key environmental chemicals, such as persistent organic pollutants, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors, as well as their health effects
• has a limited understanding of the sources and transport of these chemicals
• has a basic understanding of the application of risk assessment and toxicology principles.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has a good understanding of key environmental chemicals, their sources, and pathways, particularly through air, food, and water
• comprehends the health impacts of these chemicals and can consistently apply risk assessment and toxicology principles, making clear and well-founded conclusions
• is able to evaluate environmental risks in a mostly critical and justified manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• demonstrates excellent mastery of significant chemicals in environmental health and their effects, understanding their broad health impacts on individuals and communities
• can independently and accurately apply risk assessment and toxicology principles, conducting in-depth and well-reasoned analyses.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has a basic understanding of key environmental chemicals, such as persistent organic pollutants, neurotoxins, and endocrine disruptors, as well as their health effects
• has a limited understanding of the sources and transport of these chemicals
• has a basic understanding of the application of risk assessment and toxicology principles.

Further information

Tuition is in English