| Course Name | Health and Life |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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| GENS 203 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Service Course | |||||
| Course Level | - | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | 1- to define and list the physical, environmental, social and psychologic health problems of those concerning global health, 2- to inform students about how to provide and sustain a healthy lifespan of their own and the public. |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | 1-Under the topics of physical, social, environmental and mental health, major health problems concerning most of the world's population with their acute and/or chronic effects are evaluated throughout this course. 2-The course content is designed to give students a theoretical background about leading a healthy life. |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to the course Harms of tobacco use and tobacco addiction treatment options | 1. Lam TH, Ho SY. Tobacco. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1217-1233. 2. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.246-266. |
| 2 | Abuse of alcohol and other substances | 1. Room R. Alcohol. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1249-1262 2. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.231-246. |
| 3 | Healthy sex life- Discussion | 1. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.135-201. |
| 4 | Sexually transmitted infections / HIV-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) / 1st Assignment | 1. Kamb ML, Garcia PJ. Sexually transmitted infections. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1104-1122. 2. Vermund SH, Solomon S.HIV-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1122-1144. |
| 5 | Mental Health and problems Stress and ways to cope with stress Quiz | 1. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.66-96 |
| 6 | Lifestyle Medicine and Preventing Diseases a.Diabetes mellitus b.Obesity c.Importance of physical activity | 1. James M. Rippe, Lifestyle Medicine (Second Edition), CRC Press, 2013. p.421-455. p.515-583. p.209-223. |
| 7 | Lifestyle Medicine and Preventing Diseases -Cardiovascular diseases -Cancers | 1. Reddy KS. Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1476-1484. 2. Wong ND. Epidemiology and prevention in cardiovascular disease. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.909-923. |
| 8 | Occupational Diseases Midterm Exam | 1. Koh D, Aw T-C. Occupational health. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.868-900. |
| 9 | Nutrition Ergonomics | 1. Rakel RE, Rakel D: Textbook of family medicine, 8th ed. edn: Elsevier Health Sciences; 2011. 2. Willems, S., De Maesschalck, S., Deveugele, M., Derese, A., & De Maeseneer, J. (2005). Socio-economic status of the patient and doctor–patient communication: does it make a difference?. Patient education and counseling, 56(2), 139-146. 3. Shetty PS. Food and nutrition. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.180-201. 4. Barrero LH, Caban-Martinez AJ. Musculoskeletal disorders. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press;2015. p.1046-1060. |
| 10 | Exercise | 1. Laura Larsen, Health Reference Series, Fitness and Exercise Sourcebook (4th edition), Omnigraphics Inc. 2010. p.275-383. |
| 11 | Sleep 2nd Assignment | 1. Donatelle, Rebecca, Health: The Basics (10th edition). San Francisco, CA Pearson Ed. Inc.. 2013. p.96-109. |
| 12 | Water and hygiene Effects of radiation on human health | 1. Kheifets L, Green A, Wakeford R.Radiation and public health.. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.840-857. |
| 13 | Indoor and outdoor air pollution Biological and chemical factors affecting individual and public health | 1. Gulliver J, de Hoogh K. Environmental exposure assessment:modelling air pollution concentrations. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.857-868. 2. Kelley NS, Osterholm MT. Bioterrorism. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press; 2015. p.1206-1217 |
| 14 | Planetary Health and Politics Environmental Health Problems | 1. Chen C-J. Environmental health issues in public health. In: Detels R, Gulliford M, Karim QA, Tan CC (eds). Oxford Textbook of Global Public Health. 6th ed., Oxford: Oxford University Press;2015. p.823-840. 2. https://www.planetaryhealthalliance.org/planetary-health |
| 15 | Discussion and general review of the course | |
| 16 | Final Examination |
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| Suggested Readings/Materials |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | 15 | 5 |
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 20 |
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 20 |
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exam | ||
| Midterm | 1 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 35 |
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 19 | 65 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 35 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 14 | |
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | 2 | 20 | |
| Presentation / Jury | |||
| Project | |||
| Seminar / Workshop | |||
| Oral Exam | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 18 | |
| Final Exams | 1 | 30 | |
| Total | 194 |
| # | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Understands and applies the foundational theories of Computer Engineering in a high level. | |||||
| 2 | Possesses a great depth and breadth of knowledge about Computer Engineering including the latest developments. | |||||
| 3 | Can reach the latest information in Computer Engineering and possesses a high level of proficiency in the methods and abilities necessary to comprehend it and conduct research with it. | |||||
| 4 | Conducts a comprehensive study that introduces innovation to science and technology, develops a new scientific procedure or a technological product/process, or applies a known method in a new field. | |||||
| 5 | Independently understands, designs, implements and concludes a unique research process in addition to managing it. | |||||
| 6 | Contributes to science and technology literature by publishing the output of his/her academic studies in respectable academic outlets. | |||||
| 7 | Interprets scientific, technological, social and cultural developments and relates them to the general public with a commitment to scientific objectivity and ethical responsibility. | |||||
| 8 | Performs critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of ideas and developments in Computer Engineering. | |||||
| 9 | Performs verbal and written communications with professionals as well as broader scientific and social communities in Computer Engineering, by using English at least at the European Language Portfolio C1 General level, performs written, oral and visual communications and discussions in a high level. | |||||
| 10 | Develops strategies, policies and plans about systems and topics that Computer Engineering uses, and interprets the outcomes. | |||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
