Therapeutic Mineral Waters and Mud (ZFTK_013)
About Study Course
Objective
1. To gain knowledge of the most important natural healing factors, their origin, composition, locations.
2. To find out the history of resorts, their role and significance.
Prerequisites
Inorganic and organic chemistry, Plant and animal biology, history of Latvia.
Learning outcomes
As a result of the study course acquisition, the student:
1. Will know the processes of healing mineral waters and mud formation in nature, their composition and effects on the human body
2. Will be able to recognize and formulate the types of mineral water and mud exposure and application possibilities
3. Getting acquainted with the history of the formation of resorts, will be able to evaluate their role in the processes of health recovery.
As a result of the study course acquisition, the student:
1. Will be able to orientate in the range of mineral waters, according to their composition to recommend their use
2. Will be able to evaluate the effect of healing mud on the human body depending on the composition and formation process
3. Will be able to navigate the diversity of resorts and, if necessary, choose the right resort.
As a result of the study course acquisition, the student will be able to assess the impact of natural healing factors on human health, as well as the role of healing mineral waters and mud in the process of health recovery.
