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This is Public Health
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 |
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| 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.
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1.5 h weekly |