Information Package / Course Catalogue
Climate Change and Health
Course Code: ÇS016
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To identify the causes, development processes, and impacts of climate change; to gain awareness of its sectoral effects; and to learn about the magnitude of the health burden associated with climate change, its relationship with environmental health, and the measures that should be implemented within the scope of environmental health services.

Course Content

This course covers the definition of climate, the scope of climate change, its sectoral impacts, and its effects on human health. It examines strategies for building climate-resilient health systems and discusses the role of climate change within environmental health services. The course also addresses climate-sensitive diseases, climate change mitigation and adaptation policies and practices, and measures aimed at reducing the health impacts of climate change while enhancing adaptation. In addition, key concepts such as One Health, Planetary Health, Health for All, and Health in All Policies are explored. The course further focuses on preparedness and rapid response to climate change and the development and use of early warning systems for climate-related health impacts.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Emine Didem EVCİ KİRAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Gains knowledge about climate change.
2.Identifies the health impacts of climate change.
3.Develops the ability to apply the climate change health impact pathway framework.
4.Acquires an understanding of climate-resilient systems, policies, and practices.
5.Gains knowledge of the role of environmental health services in the twin actions of climate change mitigation and adaptation.
6.Develops professional responsibility and ethical awareness regarding the health impacts of climate change.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nayir, T., Uskun, E., Ilter, H., Özkan, S., Kiraz, E. D. E., (2025). Developing a climate change health literacy scale: A methodological study in Turkish adults. Journal of Climate Change and Health, vol.23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2025.100451.
2.Kiraz, E. D. E., Turgutkaya, K. E., Çelik, E., Topçu, O., Çevik, İ., Şahin, D., Eğilmez M., Sofuoğlu K., Atış, T. H. (2025). Considering the Health Effects of Climate Change: A Scoping Review. Türk Doğa ve Fen Dergisi, 14(3), 226-232. https://doi.org/10.46810/tdfd.1587969
3.İklime Uyum Projesi. (2023) Etkilenebilirlik ve Risk Analizi Metodolojisi ve Öncelikli Sektörlerin Analiz Kapsamının Belirlenmesi. https://iklimeuyum.org/Etkilenebilirlik ve Risk Analizi Metodolojisi ve Öncelikli Sektörlerin Analiz Kapsaminin Belirlenmesi.pdf
4.Public Health. (2023) Sakarya Vulnerability and Risk Analysis Report https://iklimeuyum.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/Sakarya_Etkilenebilirlik_Risk_Analizi.pdf
5.Public Health. (2023) Konya Vulnerability and Risk Analysis Report https://iklimeuyum.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/Konya_Etkilenebilirlik_Risk_Analizi.pdf
6.Public Health. (2023) Muğla Vulnerability and Risk Analysis Report https://iklimeuyum.org/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/Mugla_Etkilenebilirlik_Risk_Analizi.pdf
7.Public Health. (2023) Samsun Vulnerability and Risk Analysis Report https://iklimeuyum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Final-Report_A224-Samsun-TR-1.pdf
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Climate Change: Definitions and Legislation
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sectoral Impacts of Climate Change (Industry and Tourism)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sectoral Impacts of Climate Change (Agriculture and Transportation)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sectoral Impacts of Climate Change (Water, Air, and Other Sectors)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sectoral Impacts of Climate Change (Health)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Climate Change Health Impact Pathway
Week 7 - Theoretical
Climate Change Health Impact Pathway: Case Study
Week 8 - Theoretical
Climate-Resilient Systems, Policies, and Practices – 1 / Midterm Examination
Week 9 - Theoretical
Climate-Resilient Systems, Policies, and Practices – 2
Week 10 - Theoretical
Mitigation Actions for the Health Impacts of Climate Change
Week 11 - Theoretical
Adaptation Actions for the Health Impacts of Climate Change
Week 12 - Theoretical
Health Early Warning Systems for Climate Change
Week 13 - Theoretical
Climate-Sensitive Diseases
Week 14 - Theoretical
The Role of Environmental Health Services in Addressing Climate Change
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1213
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026