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Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
PGH.101
Key concepts and competences in public health, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Course code
PGH.101Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Meri KoivusaloResponsible teacher:
Sari FröjdContact-info:
Tarja KinnunenContact-info:
Subas NeupaneContact-info:
Salla AtkinsResponsible teacher:
Mikko Perkiö, Muita opettajia: yliopisto-opettaja Jaana KinnunenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Health Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
This course introduces public health and key concepts and competences of public health, especially health promotion, prevention and protection. The course discusses theoretical and historical background for public health and addresses distribution and trends in health and health determinants. Students will engage in a practical on health promotion.
Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Lectures, group work, practical course work, and seminar.
Participation in teaching
11.09.2023 – 24.10.2023
Active in period 1 (1.8.2023–22.10.2023)
Active in period 2 (23.10.2023–31.12.2023)
Completion option 2
Independent study based on given material and taking the exam.
Independent study
No scheduled teaching