Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




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Teaching code

4S000035

Teacher

Albino Poli

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/42 - HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Period

2 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Jan 2, 2024 al Sep 30, 2024.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

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Program

Introduction to epidemiology:
- Definitions, objectives and features epidemiology;
- Measures in epidemiology.
The concept of health, disease and causes of disease.
Criteria for assessing the causal link.
Epidemiological studies: descriptive, analytical, and experimental studies.
Elements for the assessment of the main problems of health of a population:
- Major diseases in the general population;
- Main causes of death in the general population.
Epidemiology and Prevention of Infectious Diseases:
- Epidemiological chain and transmission mode: endemic, sporadic, epidemic diseases;
- The direct and indirect prophylaxis of infectious diseases;
- The specific prophylaxis: vaccine and vaccinations, elements of serum and chemo-prophylaxis;
Epidemiology, primary and secondary (screenings) prevention of main chronic-degenerative diseases: ischemic heart disease, diabetes and most frequent malignant neoplastic diseases.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The teaching is structured in lectures. The teaching material is made available to students on the e-learning web page of the course (Moodle platform). Students in isolation and / or quarantine for COVID-19 will be allowed access to the lessons via ZOOM (in synchronous mode), after sending the form to the teacher via e-mail to self-certify their positivity.

Learning assessment procedures

Written exam with multiple choice test and possible oral integration The objective of the test is to verify the knowledge of all the topics covered. The final evaluation is expressed in 30ths.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

Students have to answer a few questions to ascertain their understanding of the theory

Exam language

italiano