NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 環境與健康(0547)
	(Eng.) Environmental Health
Offering Dept	General Education Center
Course Type	Required	Credits	2	Teacher	KANTHASAMY JAYABAL SENTHIL KUMAR
Department	General	Language	English	Semester	2025-FALL
Course Description	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.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
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.Humanitarian Training 2.Scientific Training 5.International Perspective	30 40 30	topic Discussion/Production Networking/Distance Education Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Assignment Study Outcome Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Course Introduction Week 2 What is Health? Week 3 Introduction to Environmental Health: Concepts and Principles Week 4 Air Pollution and Human Health Week 5 Water Quality, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Week 6 Food Safety and Environmental Contaminants Week 7 Waste Management and Public Health Week 8 Climate Change and Global Health Impacts Week 9 Quiz Week 10 Occupational and Industrial Health Hazards Week 11 Chemical Exposures and Toxicology Basics Week 12 Environmental Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Week 13 Noise and Radiation Exposure Week 14 Emerging Global Environmental Health Challenges Week 15 Sustainable Development and Health Promotion Week 16 Final exam self-directed learning    05.Participation in various workshops organized by different departments of NCHU.
Evaluation
出席狀況 attendance/ participation 20%、 作業 homework/research 40%、 口頭報告 oral presentation 40%
Textbook & other References
“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.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
另行公告 To Be Announced
Office Hours
By appointment. Email:kumarnchu@gmail.com
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
03.Good Health and Well-Being   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   15.Life On Land include experience courses：N

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