Environmental Health I (AUVMK_004)
About Study Course
Learning outcomes
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to do the following:
• describe the importance of environmental health, principles, directions, tasks thereof;
• describe indoor air microclimate parameters, indoor CO2 level as an indicator of air quality, types of ventilation and ventilation efficiency assessment techniques, lighting indicators;
• name the levels of microclimate, indoor CO2 level, air volume, lighting indicators, which are determined by legislation or recommended in guidelines;
• name the physical environmental factors of air, sources thereof, examples in the environment, possible impact on human health;
• name the thermoregulation mechanisms of the human body depending on environmental conditions;
• name the basic principles of environmental health policy and their importance in reducing chemical pollution;
• describe air as an ecological component of the environment, name examples of pollution and preventive measures to reduce pollution;
• describe analytical methods for determining chemical air pollution;
• refer to the environmental air quality standards and guidelines of Latvia and the European Union according to the topics to be learned in the classes.
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student obtains skills to:
• independently, critically analyse, apply ecological reasoning to justify one’s opinion and evaluate environmental health as a preventive branch of environmental science and medicine in preserving and strengthening human health;
• determine and evaluate indicators of microclimate, CO2 level, ventilation efficiency, natural and artificial lighting, provide recommendations for improving conditions;
• determine the main thermoregulation mechanisms of the human body depending on environmental conditions;
• practically operate analytical equipment and perform analytical calculations in the determination of chemical substances in the air environment;
• evaluate environmental policy measures and implement them to improve public health;
• present one’s opinion on the problems of physical and chemical air pollution in Latvia and the world.
1.The acquired competence allows to:
• see the connection between the state of human health and the conditions of the surrounding environment;
• apply knowledge of the basics of argumentation, logic and rhetoric to analyse practical situations;
• develop recommendations, measures to prevent or reduce harmful environmental risk factors, ensuring optimal interaction between the human body and the environment;
• take responsibility and demonstrate leadership skills in cases where the interests of environmental safety, individuals or the society as a whole require it;
• apply knowledge and skills in solving environmental health problems in one’s professional activities.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 4 | Bachelor | Required |
