Prof. Chien, Ling-Chu.
Professor, Department of Public Health, Taipei Medical University
Sustainable Development in Health and Ecology
TMU004
Enrollment is Closed
Course Descriptions
Welcome to the course. Climate change is reshaping our environment and health, making the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) essential for a resilient future. Led by Taipei Medical University, this six-week program provides a comprehensive introduction to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. You will explore the critical link between ecology and human health through three primary lenses: maintaining safe water resources via bioindicators, managing mosquito-borne diseases, and understanding the severe impacts of air pollution on respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Beyond physical threats, you will also examine how sustainable development supports mental well-being. By analyzing these interconnected issues, you will gain the practical knowledge to identify key SDG targets and contribute to healthier communities worldwide.
Total Learning Hours
Total learning hours of 6 hours (Total length of the courses video 4 hours 15 minutes)
Learning Objectives
1. Learners can explore environmental toxicity identification methods and exposure risk assessments to detect and quantify hazardous substances.
2. Learners able to analyze the relationship between water quality, biological indicators, and mosquito ecology to evaluate ecosystem health.
3. Learners can evaluate the correlation between industrial development, air pollution, and their specific impacts on human physical and psychological well-being.
4. Learners able to assess community health risks and organizational models for effective environmental management.
5. Learners can formulate health promotion strategies for specific or minority groups by analyzing social determinants and psychological factors within the SDG framework.
Target Learners
This course is designed for anyone interested in public health and the development of SDGs. It will be of particular interest to students of public health.
Evaluation
Unit Test for each units 60% graded
Final Exam 40% graded
Learners requires no less than 70% in order to pass the course and eligible to receive the certificate
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