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701-1704-01L 3 Credits BSC , DR , MSC D-HEST , D-GESS , D-CHAB , D-USYS

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Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Mirko Winkler

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:38:05

Abstract

This course introduces the concept of health impact assessment (HIA) and discusses a suite of case studies in different contexts across the globe. HIA pursues an inter- and multidisciplinary approach, employs qualitative and quantitative methods with the overarching goal to support sustainable decision-making.

Objective

After successful completion of the course, students should be able to: o critically reflect on the concept of HIA and the different steps from screening to implementation and monitoring; and o apply specific tools and methodologies for HIA of projects, programmes and policies in different social, ecological and epidemiological settings.

Content

The course will present a broad set of tools and methods for the systematic and evidence-based judgment of potential health effects related to projects, programmes and policies. Methodological features will be introduced and applied to a variety of case studies in the public sector (e.g. traffic-related air pollution, passive smoking and wastewater management) and private sector (e.g. extractive industries and renewable energies) all over the world.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be distributed.

Literature

Whenever possible, at least one peer-reviewed paper will be made available for each session.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: written 60 minutes
Aids: Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt ausser ein Taschenrechner

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Health Impact Assessment: Concepts and Case Studies The course is organised by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.	Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG E 41) Wed 14:15-16:00 (HG E 41)	2 h weekly

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    - Module Environment and Health
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  - Environment and Health
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    - Inter- and Transdisciplinary Courses
  - Agricultural Science
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    - Elective Courses II
- Major in Human Health, Nutrition and Environment
  - Electives
    - Elective Courses II
      - Module: Environment and Health (Students majoring in Human Health, Nutrition and Environment: At least one of the courses listed in this module must be selected.)
- Major in Neurosciences
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Science, Technology, and Policy Master
- Minor in Natural Sciences and Engineering
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Human Medicine Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2022)
  - Second Year Courses
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- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
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