701-1704-01L  Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies

SemesterSpring Semester 2019
LecturersM. Winkler, C. Guéladio, M. Röösli, J. M. Utzinger
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
701-1704-01 VHealth Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies
The course is organised by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
2 hrs
Wed/110:15-12:00HG E 41 »
13:15-15:00HG E 41 »
M. Winkler, C. Guéladio, M. Röösli, J. M. Utzinger

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AbstractThis course introduces the concept of health impact assessment (HIA) and discusses a suite of case studies in industrialised and developing countries. HIA pursues an inter- and multidisciplinary approach, employs qualitative and quantitative methods with the overarching goal to influence decision-making.
ObjectiveAfter successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
o critically reflect on the concept of HIA and the different steps from screening to implementation and monitoring; and
o apply specific tools and methodologies for HIA of policies, programmes and projects in different social, ecological and epidemiological settings.
ContentThe course will present a broad set of tools and methods for the systematic and evidence-based judgment of potential health effects related to policies, programmes and projects. Methodological features will be introduced and applied to a variety of case studies in the public sector (e.g. traffic-related air pollution, passive smoking and waste water management) and private sector (e.g. water resource developments and extractive industries) all over the world.
Lecture notesHandouts will be distributed.
LiteratureWhenever possible, at least one peer-reviewed paper will be made available for each session.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersJ. M. Utzinger, C. Guéladio, M. Röösli, M. Winkler
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 60 minutes
Written aidsHandouts und begleitende Literatur Taschenrechner (alle Arten sind erlaubt).
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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