IGIENE

Knowledge

·       Understand the fundamental concepts of Hygiene and Epidemiology, health determinants, and epidemiological indicators.

·       Comprehend the types of epidemiological studies and the measures of association between exposure and effect.

·       Acquire knowledge on environmental hygiene, risk analysis, and preventive measures.

·       Understand the principles of epidemiology and prevention of chronic-degenerative and infectious diseases.

·       Comprehend the requirements and general measures for protection against biological risk.

Cultural, Disciplinary, and Methodological Competences

·       Critically analyze the relationship between environment and health, identifying risk and protective factors.

·       Apply epidemiological methodologies to assess the health status of the population.

·       Use tools and models for primary and secondary prevention of major chronic-degenerative and infectious diseases.

·       Acquire skills in managing and reducing biological and environmental risks.

Skills

·       Interpret epidemiological data and health indicators.

·       Distinguish between different epidemiological study designs and apply them to concrete contexts.

·       Identify appropriate preventive measures in relation to different risk scenarios.

Knowledge and Understanding Skills

·       Understand the concepts of infection transmission, chain of contagion, epidemic, endemic, and sporadic occurrence.

·       Interpret and connect theoretical concepts to practical situations regarding disease prevention.

·       Integrate biological, environmental, and social knowledge in the interpretation of epidemiological phenomena.

Critical Thinking and Judgment Skills

·       Independently assess the impact of various risk factors on population health.

·       Recognize the limitations of different epidemiological models and correctly interpret their results.

·       Formulate informed judgments on the effectiveness of prevention and protection strategies.

Communication Skills

·       Present concepts using an appropriate technical-scientific language.

·       Communicate preventive and risk management measures in a clear and structured way.

Learning Skills

·       Acquire study and research methods useful for pursuing specialist training paths.

·       Develop a critical and autonomous approach to scientific inquiry and professional learning

The course includes classroom lectures in which continuous interaction with students is encouraged, with the aim of developing the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course. According to the RDA, Art. 12 – University Educational Credits (Crediti Formativi Universitari, CFU), within the standard workload of 25 hours of total student commitment corresponding to one credit, the following may apply:
a) 7 hours dedicated to lectures or equivalent teaching activities and the remaining hours to individual study;
b) at least 12 and no more than 15 hours dedicated to classroom exercises or equivalent assisted activities (laboratories), with the remaining hours devoted to personal study and review.