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377-0666-00L 1 Credits BSC D-HEST , D-BIOL
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This is Public Health

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Nino Künzli, Dr. Jana Huisman
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:07:10

Abstract

This series of lectures and discussions introduces prime and controversial topics of public health sciences.

Objective

Students will be able to reflect on current challenges of public health and discuss them in the light of evidence and methods of public health sciences.

Content

Each week, an expert talk (30 min) is followed by a moderated discussion. Presented topics include mental health and antidepressants, ethics in pandemics, communication in health, infodemic, malaria elimination, and other socially relevant health topics. Participating once as a panelist and passing a quiz is required to complete the course.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Signup End
06.03.2022

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
colloquium This is Public Health
18.15h - 19.15h ONLINE: More information underr: Online event: Will primarily take place online. Reserved rooms will remain blocked on campus for students to follow the course from there.
  • Wed 18:15-20:00 (HG D 5.2)
1.5 h weekly

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