Public health scienceLaajuus (1 ECTS)

Objective

Students understand the basic individual, social and societal factors affecting the health and morbidity of Finnish citizens. They are aware of the effects of living conditions, lifestyle and health care on public health. Students have familiarised themselves with the multi-scientific research and education of public health science in Finland.

Content

History of public health science
Theory and research of public health science
Vital statistics on Finnish health, health risks
Promotion of public health and prevention of illnesses
Preceding studies; Pathophysiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.