國立中興大學教學大綱
課程名稱 (中) 環境與健康(0547)
(Eng.) Environmental Health
開課單位 通識中心
課程類別 必修 學分 2 授課教師 古山吉(Kumar)
選課單位 不限系所 授課使用語言 英文 英文/EMI Y 開課學期 1141
課程簡述 This course explores the interaction between the environment and human health, emphasizing how natural, built, and social environments influence well-being. Students will learn about key environmental health issues such as air and water quality, waste management, food safety, climate change, and emerging global health challenges. The course integrates scientific, social, and policy perspectives, encouraging students to think critically about sustainable solutions and their role in promoting healthier communities and ecosystems.
先修課程名稱
課程含自主學習 N
課程與核心能力關聯配比(%) 課程目標之教學方法與評量方法
課程目標 核心能力 配比(%) 教學方法 評量方法
By the end of this course, students will understand the core principles of environmental health and how environmental factors influence human well-being. They will be able to identify major environmental health hazards, analyze their impact on communities, and evaluate policies and strategies for addressing them. The course also aims to develop critical thinking skills and promote sustainable approaches for building healthier communities and ecosystems.
1.人文素養
2.科學素養
5.國際視野
30
40
30
專題探討/製作
網路/遠距教學
討論
講授
書面報告
出席狀況
作業
作品
測驗
授課內容(單元名稱與內容、習作/每週授課、考試進度-共16週加自主學習)
週次 授課內容
第1週 Course Introduction
第2週 What is Health?
第3週 Introduction to Environmental Health: Concepts and Principles
第4週 Air Pollution and Human Health
第5週 Water Quality, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
第6週 Food Safety and Environmental Contaminants
第7週 Waste Management and Public Health
第8週 Climate Change and Global Health Impacts
第9週 Quiz
第10週 Occupational and Industrial Health Hazards
第11週 Chemical Exposures and Toxicology Basics
第12週 Environmental Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
第13週 Noise and Radiation Exposure
第14週 Emerging Global Environmental Health Challenges
第15週 Sustainable Development and Health Promotion
第16週 Final exam
自主學習"self-directed learning
自主學習"self-directed learning
自主學習
內容
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學習評量方式
出席狀況 attendance/ participation 20%、
作業 homework/research 40%、
口頭報告 oral presentation 40%
教科書&參考書目(書名、作者、書局、代理商、說明)
“Environmental Health: From Global to Local” (3rd Edition) – Howard Frumkin
A comprehensive textbook covering core principles, global issues, and case studies in environmental health.

“Essentials of Environmental Health” (4th Edition) – Robert H. Friis
An accessible introduction focusing on environmental hazards, risk factors, and public health responses.

“Introduction to Environmental Health” – Adrian C. Shaughnessy
Covers fundamental concepts, environmental exposures, and practical approaches to prevention.

“Living in the Environment” (19th Edition) – G. Tyler Miller & Scott Spoolman
A broader environmental science book with strong connections to sustainability and human health.

“Environmental Health: Third Edition” – Dade W. Moeller
Classic text exploring pollution, risk assessment, and the regulatory framework of environmental health.
課程教材(教師個人網址請列在本校內之網址)
另行公告 To Be Announced
課程輔導時間
By appointment.
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