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UQU Programs
Environmental Health

Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology

EH2004
3 hours English

Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology

4 Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology
EH2001 Foundations of environmental health
3 hours One requisite
EPI2004 Basic Epidemiology
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to environmental and occupational epidemiology (The environment and health and characterizing the workplace environment)
2 Basic elements of research, exposure, and outcome assessment
3 Monitoring and surveillance of environmental and occupational health
4 Epidemiological study designs
5 Statistical modelling and inference
6 Causal inference
7 Disease clusters
8 Mapping and geographic information systems
9 Time series
10 Indoor and ambient air quality and health
11 Soil and food contaminants and health
12 Water and health
13 Radiation and health
14 Climate change and health
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Describe the nature of environmental and occupational epidemiology and the types of exposures studied in this discipline

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of environmental and occupational factors in influencing health and how these issues are identified and characterized

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Evaluate the presence of hazards and their exposure and risk in environmental and occupational contexts

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Communicate about environmental and occupational hazards and risks, using appropriate methods, with a variety of audiences

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Examinations
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Collaborate with others to manage and finish tasks in a timely manner

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Group discussions
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate commitment to principles of fairness and ethics

Teaching Strategy Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods Group discussions
Assessment
Weight
Final exam
50%
Quiz 1
10%
Quiz 2
10%
Class participation
10%
Mid-term
20%
Total
100%