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Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Disciplinary Sector:
General and Applied Hygiene
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
The student must possess the basic knowledge of biology and anatomy
Objectives
Contents The course aims to provide the basis for understanding the link between environment and human health. In particular, the following topics will be
discussed:
• Air hygiene
• Microclimate
• Lighting
• Sound
• Water hygiene
• Soil hygiene
• Asbestos
• Food hygiene
Extended Syllabus Air hygiene: Chemical composition and physical characteristics, Main sources and pollution mechanisms; Microclimate: Characteristics of the microclimate: physical, chemical, biological, Mode of action and reflexes on human health, Principal measurement methods
Lighting
Sound
Water hygiene: Chemical composition and physical characteristics, Methods of supply, Main sources and mechanisms of pollution and
contamination, Water analysis: physical, chemical and microbiological parameters, Main methods of potabilization.
Soil hygiene: Soil pollution factors and consequences for human health.
Methods of collection, removal and disposal of sewage.
Methods of collection, removal and disposal of municipal solid waste.
Asbestos: Structural characteristics and consequences for human health, Main methods of environmental remediation, Disposal methods.
Food hygiene: Food toxins, Main prevention methods, Main food preservation techniques
Recommended Bibliography - Book: Gilli G. Professione igienista. Manuale dell’Igiene Ambientale e Territoriale. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
- Additional teaching material: Slide projected in class and provided by the teacher
Teaching Methods The teaching is structured in frontal lessons of 2 hours according to the educational calendar. The lessons foresee a strong interactive component
between Teacher and Students.
Attendance is mandatory
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
Oral exam: the student must demonstrate his / her preparation by clearly and organized discussing the topics requested by the teacher.
The evaluation will be carried out using marks out of thirty.
Contacts/More Information The teacher receives the students from Monday to Friday from 12 to 14 by telephone appointment (0871/3554005) or by e-mail (pamela.digiovanni@unich.it )