Information Package / Course Catalogue
Environmental Pollution and Public Health
Course Code: VBH532
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this lecture is to give sufficient information about environmental pollution, types of pollution, environmental pollution and public health relationship, environmental pollution related diseases and prevention from these diseases

Course Content

The reasons and consequences of environmental pollution, and how to reduce these adverse effects. Environmental pollution and public health relationship.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Pelin KOÇAK KIZANLIK
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain sufficient knowledge about types of environmental pollution, their sources and mechanisms
2.To have sufficient knowledge related with environmental pollution and its effects on natural resources
3.To teach detailed information about air pollution and environmental health. Acid rains and their effects on public health and natural life.
4.To have sufficient knowledge related with water pollution and its effects on soil, animals, plants and human being.
5.To gain knowledge about soil pollution and its effects on public health.
6.The reasons and consequences in environmental pollution and public health.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Dinçer B. ve Sarımehmetoğlu B. Veteriner Hekimlik Halk Sağlığı
2.Doğruer Y. Halk Sağlığı
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
The definition of environmental pollution
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types of environmental pollution and environmental health contracts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Radioactive pollution
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chemical pollution
Week 6 - Theoretical
Biologic and microbiologic pollution
Week 7 - Theoretical
Water pollution and microplastics
Week 8 - Theoretical
(Midterm exam). Review
Week 9 - Theoretical
Air pollution
Week 10 - Theoretical
Soil pollution
Week 11 - Theoretical
Contamination caused by pollution
Week 12 - Theoretical
Public health consequences of contamination
Week 13 - Theoretical
Prevention of environmental pollution
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protection methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Reading140114
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination121122
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
4
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026