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| Code | EBS432 |
| Name | Climate Change and Health |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi BURCU AVCIBAY VURGEÇ |
Course Goal
Teaching the effects of climate change on health and developing preventive and adaptive behaviors in health professionals
Course Content
Explain climate change, its causes and the resulting risks. Explain the direct and indirect effects of climate change on public health. Develop adaptation and mitigation strategies against the negative health effects of climate change. Follow national and global policies related to climate change and health risks.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
World Health Organisation,Climate Change and Health: Training modules. Avaible at : https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/SEA-EH-585 Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education. Available: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/centers/global-consortium-climate-health-education UN Climate Change. Available: https://unfccc.int/about-us/about-the-secretariat
Notes
Lancet Countdown. Avaible at: https://www.lancetcountdown.org/
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain climate change, its causes and the resulting risks. |
| LO02 | Explain the direct and indirect effects of climate change on public health. |
| LO03 | Develop adaptation and mitigation strategies against the negative health effects of climate change. |
| LO04 | Follow national and global policies related to climate change and health risks. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge skills and attitude to meet the needs of the preconceptional period, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, newborn, and reproductive health of women in all life stages and to evaluate the problems that may be experienced with a holistic midwifery approach. | |
| PLO02 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It meets the care requirements for the protection, maintenance and development of the physical, psychological and social health of the woman, the newborn and her family starting from the pre-pregnancy period, based on the concepts and rules of midwifery care. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs normal births at his own risk. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It detects risky situations during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum processes and manages these processes by using problem solving, critical thinking, critical/independent decision-making skills. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research activities and uses critical thinking skills to evaluate, improve, analyze and interpret health care outcomes related to women's health, newborn and midwifery care. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use its professional competence, creativity, innovative perspective, educational and consulting skills to realize holistic and culture-sensitive health practices that protect public health. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Evaluates the effectiveness of health care practices in order to strengthen midwifery care and improve evidence-based knowledge, takes responsibility for individual and/or scientific research in different disciplines and reflects its results in the field of practice. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | With the awareness of lifelong learning, use information systems, information technologies and other innovative technologies to increase the quality, timeliness and reliability of midwifery services, follows national/international literature and scientific meetings using a foreign language. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | In addition to professional development, determine the learning requirements in cognitive, social, cultural and intellectual fields in accordance with their interests and abilities. | 5 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By using effective communication, awareness and cooperation skills, active participation in national and international professional organizations / NGOs, communication with different disciplines and clinical teaching provides leadership in midwifery services. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Perform its professional duties, powers and responsibilities by prioritizing cultural characteristics, ethical rules, quality management and laws. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of climate change and basic concepts | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Grup Çalışması |
| 2 | Effects of climate change on public health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 3 | Direct and indirect effects of climate change | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Assessing the health effects of climate change | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 5 | Health effects of extreme weather events | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 6 | Water and foodborne diseases | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 7 | Food security and malnutrition | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading, repeat | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Effects on air quality and health | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Vector-borne diseases and climate change | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Discussing climate change from a gender equality perspective | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 12 | National and global policies in adaptation to climate change | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Roles of health professionals on climate change-1 | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 14 | Roles of health professionals on climate change-2 | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 15 | Climate Change and Health Communication | Reading, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, repeat | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, repeat | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 138 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,52 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||