1. Gardiner K, Rees D, Adisesh A, Zalk D, Harrington M. Pocket Consultant. Occupational Health. 6th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2022
2. Varnai VM. Lectures (PowerPoint presentations)

Students are obligated to regularly attend all forms of classes according to the Study Regulations.

ECTS credit grading system: 

Student grading is conducted according to the current University of Rijeka Study Regulations and the Ordinance on Student Assessment and Evaluation at the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka (adopted by the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Medicine in Rijeka). Student work is assessed and evaluated during classes and on the final exam. Out of 100 grade points, the student can achieve 70 grade points during classes and 30 grade points on the final exam. 

Assessment is conducted using the ECTS (A–E) system derived by absolute distribution and numerical system (1–5). Out of a maximum of 70 grade points, the student has to achieve 35 grade points to access the final exam. Students who achieve less than 35 grade points have the right to one retake. 

During classes, students achieve grade points for active participation in classes, solving assignments and taking the midterm exams.

The following is evaluated during classes (maximum of 70 grade points): 

1. Midterm exam covering the general part of OM (6–15 grade points) • three questions about the factors affecting the work environment 
2. Compulsory solving of assignments – factors affecting the work environment (6–15 grade points) • calculate noise, lighting and chemical factors 
3. Midterm exam covering the visitation to workplaces (industry) (9–20 grade points) • describe types of industry, health hazards; protective measures 
4. Midterm exam covering the special part of OM (6–20 grade points) • four questions (metals, pneumoconiosis, plastics, pesticides).

Class attendance 

The student can be absent from up to 30% of classes due to health reasons, which is justified by a medical certificate (doctor’s note). Attendance at seminars and practicals is compulsory. If the student is unjustifiably absent from more than 30% of classes, they lose the right to take the final exam. In this way, the student obtains 0 ECTS credits and an F grade. 

Grading in the ECTS system 

Student success is expressed by the ECTS grading scale in percentages from 0 to 100%. The passing grade at the graduate level cannot be lower than 50%.

1. A – 90–100% points 
2. B – 75–89.9% points 
3. C – 60–74.9% points 
4. D – 50–59.9% points

Conversion into the numerical system:

1. A – excellent (5) 
2. B – very good (4) 
3. C – good (3) 
4. D – sufficient (2)