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Medical Studies in EnglishStudijska godina
5ISVU ID
224963ECTS
2.50
The course Health Ecology is a compulsory course in the 5th year of the Integrated Undergraduate and Graduate University Study of Medicine. The course consists of 20 hours of lectures, 15 hours of seminars, and 15 hours of exercises, a total of 50 hours of teaching (2.5 ECTS). It is held at the Faculty of Medicine and in lecture halls and laboratories in the main facility of the Institute of Public Health of Primorsko-Goranska County, Krešimirova 52a.
Course objective
Students will acquire knowledge to understand the relationship between health and disease in relation to the negative effects of environmental factors.
Teaching
Classes are held in shifts, daily for two weeks. Every day there are 20 hours of lectures and 15 hours of seminars and 15 hours of exercises.
1. M. Kaštelan Macan, M. Petrović: Kemija okoliša, HINUS i FKIT, 2013
2. Valić F. Zdravstvena ekologija, Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb,2001
3. Priručnik za studente medicine Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2022: https://repository.uniri.hr/islandora/object/medri:7284
Students are required to attend regularly and to actively participate in all forms of classes. A student that has not fulfilled his / her obligations prescribed by the study program if he/she has missed more than 30% of teaching hours of all forms of teaching (lectures, seminars, exercises) according to the Ordinance on student assessment at the Medical Faculty in Rijeka. According to the recommendation of the University, the student can reject a positive grade on the exam, but must sign a specific form accepting an insufficient grade with one of the three possible exams used. The colloquium can also be repeated but the date of the corrective colloquium will be after the first exam period.
ECTS credit grading system:
Student assessment is carried out according to the current Rulebook on Studies at the University of Rijeka and according to the Ordinance on student assessment at the Medical Faculty in Rijeka (adopted by the Faculty Council of the Medical Faculty in Rijeka on June 12, 2018). Student work is evaluated and graded during classes and at the final exam. Out of a total of 100 points, during the classes, the student can achieve up to 5 % points, and 95% points in the final exam. A student may miss 30% of classes due to health reasons, which is justified by a medical certificate. Student assessment is performed using ECTS (A-F) and the number system (1-5). Assessment in the ECTS system is performed according to the assessment criteria from the Decision on Amendments to the Rulebook on Studies of the University of Rijeka, Article 29.
Of the maximum 5 grade points that can be achieved during the course by regural class attendance, a student can earn a maximum of 95 grade points on the final exam, . Attendance at lectures is mandatory. If a student justifiably or unjustifiably misses more than 30% of classes, he/she cannot continue following the course and loses the opportunity to take the final exam. In accordance with the rules and/or study program this student can access the final exam.
I. During classes, the following are evaluated (maximum up to 5 grade points):
Table 1. Converting regural class attendance into grade points
| 0-16 hours | 0 points |
| 17-28 hours | 2,5 points |
| 29-35 hours | 5 points |
Final exam (up to 95 grade points)
The final exam is oral and is scored with a maximum of 95 points. The exam threshold at the final exam cannot be less than 50% of the successfully passed exam.
Evaluation of the final exam | ||
Scoring correct answers on the final exam | Points | Grade |
Correct answer to 90-100% of the questions asked | 85,5-95 | Exellent (5) |
Correct answer to 75-89.9% of the questions asked | 71,5-85 | Very good (4) |
Correct answer to 60-74.9% of the questions asked | 57-71 | Good (3) |
Correct answer to 50-59.9% of the questions asked | 48-56,5 | Sufficient |
The final grade is formed in such a way that the points achieved in the final exam are added to the grade points achieved during the classes. Student assessment based on final achievement is performed as follows:
Final grade | ||
Crietrion | Numerical grade | ECTS grade |
A (90-100%) | Excellent (5) | A |
B (75-89,9%) | Very good (4) | B |
C (60-74,9%) | Good (3) | C |
D (50-59,9%) | Sufficient (2) | D |
F (0-49,9%) | Insufficient (1) | F |
As seminars and exercises in Health Ecology take place in three groups (A and B), look at the schedule by groups behind the class schedule.
Ishodi učenja
Students will be introduced to the content of the course, literature, and the method of assessment. To define the structure and function of ecosystems and explain the role of elements in the biochemical cycle.
The lectures will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, PhD, Associate Professor
Ishodi učenja
To define the factors that affect the mode of spread and the lifespan of pollutants in the environment and state the causes of environmental pollution. Human impact on the environment and vidsible consequences trought the time. To list the most common groups of chemical compounds - pollutants (metals, chlorinated hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and explain their effects on the environmen and man.
The lectures will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, PhD, Associate Professor
Ishodi učenja
This lecture provides a structured approach to understanding the complex relationship between chemical genotoxic agents and urbanization-driven environmental pollution.
The lectures will be given by the Associate professor Aleksandar Bulog, PhD
Ishodi učenja
This lecture provides a detailed framework for understanding the complex relationship between climate change and the emergence of infectious diseases.
The lectures will be given by the course leader Associate Professor Dijana Tomić Linšak, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain the effect of pollutants on genetic material and to describe the methods of genotoxicity testing material.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Aleksandar Bulog, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain eating habits and the importance of nutrition for human health, to understand the problems of proper modern nutrition, to understand the nutritional profile of food and the physiologically functional ingredients of food.
The lectures will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To define food fraud and its various forms (e.g., adulteration, mislabelling...). Identify the common types of food fraud and their impact on public health, economy, and brand reputation. Explain the principles of risk assessment in the context of food safety.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Dražen Lušić , PhD
Ishodi učenja
To clarify the impact of global anthropogenic sources of pollution and the impact of major environmental pollutants on changes in the functioning of certain aspects of the immune system in humans.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Aleksandar Bulog, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To identify programs of measures in the field of health care.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Iva Sorta Bilajac Turina, MD, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To define and identify those aspects of research of environmental factors that directly affect the maintenance of the quality of life in the immediate work and/or ambient environment.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Iva Sorta Bilajac Turina, MD, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, Assosiate Professor, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Associate Professor, Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Associate Professor, Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Associate Professor, Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by Sanja Klarić, M.sc
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Assistant Professor, Igor Dubrović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the chemical characteristics of clean and polluted atmosphere, local and global air pollution problems and to explain the impact of air pollution on the environment and human health.
The seminar will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, Assosciate Professor, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain the concept of water circulation in nature, phases of the hydrological cycle, distribution of water on earth. To define the types of water used as sources of drinking water, their origin, basic characteristics and methods of use.
The seminar will be given by the Assosciate Professor Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the types and sources of water pollution in nature and water for human consumption. To define types of wastewater (municipal, industrial, precipitation, cooling), and wastewater quality indicators (physical, chemical, biological). To describe the methods of wastewater treatment (stages of treatment - levels of treatment) and introduction to the drainage system.
The seminar will be given by the Assosciate Professor Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To define the generation and distribution of medical waste, to explain the risks to health due to improper management of the same, and the ways of its proper disposal.
The seminar will be given by the Assosciate Professor Luka Traven, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the individual ingredients of foods and to list the chemical methods for their determination.
The seminar will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the harmful substances that can be found in items of general use and explain how they are being controlled.
The seminar will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the types of foods and food ingredients and to explain their impact on the growth, development and maintenance of organisms as well as the diseases which can occur due to improper, insufficient or excessive intake of certain nutrients.
The seminar will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
Students will be introduced to the content of the course, literature, and the method of assessment. To define the structure and function of ecosystems and explain the role of elements in the biochemical cycle.
The lectures will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, PhD, Associate Professor
Ishodi učenja
To define the factors that affect the mode of spread and the lifespan of pollutants in the environment and state the causes of environmental pollution.
The lectures will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, PhD, Associate Professor
Ishodi učenja
To define pollutants originating from traffic and explain their effects on human health and list ways we can reduce traffic pollution.
The lectures will be given by the Associate professor Aleksandar Bulog, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the most common groups of chemical compounds - pollutants (metals, chlorinated hydrocarbons, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) and explain their effects on the environment.
The lectures will be given by the course leader Associate Professor Dijana Tomić Linšak, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain the effect of pollutants on genetic material and to describe the methods of genotoxicity testing material.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Aleksandar Bulog, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain eating habits and the importance of nutrition for human health, to understand the problems of proper modern nutrition, to understand the nutritional profile of food and the physiologically functional ingredients of food.
The lectures will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list and describe aspects of the urban / work environment that have a proven impact on both human health and quality of life, and to identify and explain the effects of environmental factors.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Dražen Lušić , PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain the main ecological aspects of health, both locally and globally. To state the effect of ecological toxicology and research objectives with emphasis on environmental factors contributing to the development of a different form of cancer.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Aleksandar Bulog, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To identify programs of measures in the field of health care.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Iva Sorta Bilajac Turina, MD, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To define and identify those aspects of research of environmental factors that directly affect the maintenance of the quality of life in the immediate work and/or ambient environment.
The lectures will be given by the Associate Professor Iva Sorta Bilajac Turina, MD, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, Assosiate Professor, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Associate Professor, Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Associate Professor, Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Associate Professor, Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by Sanja Klarić, M.sc
Ishodi učenja
During the exercises, students will be presented with the performance of analytical procedures for determining the parameters that are the basis for the assessment of the safety of drinking water, the level of organic and inorganic pollutants in water, determination of the parameters on the basis of which the microbiological and chemical safety of food and general use items are assessed as well as the physicochemical methods of air pollution monitoring, method of their collection, processing, and presentation to the public.
The exercises will be given by the Assistant Professor, Igor Dubrović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the chemical characteristics of clean and polluted atmosphere, local and global air pollution problems and to explain the impact of air pollution on the environment and human health.
The seminar will be given by the course leader Dijana Tomić Linšak, Assosciate Professor, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To explain the concept of water circulation in nature, phases of the hydrological cycle, distribution of water on earth. To define the types of water used as sources of drinking water, their origin, basic characteristics and methods of use.
The seminar will be given by the Assosciate Professor Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the types and sources of water pollution in nature and water for human consumption. To define types of wastewater (municipal, industrial, precipitation, cooling), and wastewater quality indicators (physical, chemical, biological). To describe the methods of wastewater treatment (stages of treatment - levels of treatment) and introduction to the drainage system.
The seminar will be given by the Assosciate Professor Dražen Lušić, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To define the generation and distribution of medical waste, to explain the risks to health due to improper management of the same, and the ways of its proper disposal.
The seminar will be given by the Assosciate Professor Luka Traven, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the individual ingredients of foods and to list the chemical methods for their determination.
The seminar will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the harmful substances that can be found in items of general use and explain how they are being controlled.
The seminar will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD
Ishodi učenja
To list the types of foods and food ingredients and to explain their impact on the growth, development and maintenance of organisms as well as the diseases which can occur due to improper, insufficient or excessive intake of certain nutrients.
The seminar will be given by the Assistant Professor Gordana Kenđel Jovanović, PhD