IGIENE E STATISTICA 4Module Hygiene
Academic Year 2025/2026 - Teacher: CLAUDIA OJEDA GRANADOSExpected Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
The course includes lectures in which continuous interaction with the students is encouraged, and exercises in the classroom and in the laboratory to develop the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course.
Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance is mandatory. Participation in classes is required in order to take part in practical activities and any course-related exercises.
Detailed Course Content
Textbook Information
1. G. Gilli. PROFESSIONE IGIENISTA MANUALE DELL'IGIENE AMBIENTALE E TERRITORIALE. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
2. Ruggenini Moiraghi, GM Grasso IL RISCHIO BIOLOGICO NEI LABORATORI: EPIDEMIOLOGIA, VALUTAZIONE E PREVENZIONE CG Edizioni Medico Scientifiche
3. Barbuti S., Fara G.M., Giammanco G. – IGIENE, MEDICINA DI COMUNITÀ E SANITÀ PUBBLICA. Edizione EDISES 2014.
4. Paul A. Schulte. Molecular Epidemiology: Principles and Practices. 1993.
During the course other texts and documents mostly in English language will be recommended
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hygiene, Epidemiology and Prevention | Book n. 1. Chapters 1, 6, 7. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
| 2 | Environmental Hygiene | Book n. 1. Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
| 3 | Molecular epidemiology | Book n. 1. Chapter 2 and case study 1. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website. Book No. 4 |
| 4 | Epidemiology and primary and secondary prevention of chronic degenerative diseases. | Book n. 3. Chapters 9, 12. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
| 5 | Epidemiology and prevention of genetic diseases | Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
| 6 | General requirements and measures for biohazard protection | Book n. 2. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
| 7 | Epidemiology and prevention of infections and infectious diseases. | Book n. 3. Chapters 8, 11. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
| 8 | Vaccines | Book n. 1. Chapter 11. Ad hoc material will be distributed during the course of the lessons and will be made available on the Studium website |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Written and oral exams.
The highest grade will be assigned to the student who has demonstrated mastery of the topics, ability to apply knowledge, communication skills and mastery of the disciplinary vocabulary.
Verification of learning can also be carried out by an online platform, if needed.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Strategic objectives of prevention. Definition of source and reservoir of infection. Constitution of vaccines. Vaccination schedule. Compulsory vaccinations in childhood. The classification of biological agents. Exposure biomarkers: definition and examples. Susceptibility biomarkers: definition and examples. Effect biomarkers: definition and examples.
Example of a multiple choice question:
A screening campaign:
a) It is a primary prevention intervention
b) It is a secondary prevention intervention
c) It is a tertiary prevention intervention
d) Applies only to infectious diseases