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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
ENVT0885-1  Health and environment
- Environmental pollution
- Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks
- Environmental modifications and public health
- Medical and psychosocial approach to environmental pathologies

Duration :  Environmental pollution : 15h Th
Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks : 20h Th
Environmental modifications and public health : 10h Th
Medical and psychosocial approach to environmental pathologies : 15h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Public Health, Professional Focus in Promoting Public Health and the Environment, 2nd yearFirst semester7
Lecturer :  Environmental pollution : Philippe Mairiaux
Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks : Corinne Charlier
Environmental modifications and public health : Pierre Ozer
Medical and psychosocial approach to environmental pathologies : Jean Pauluis
Coordinator :  Philippe Mairiaux
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Environmental pollution

1. Noise
2. Thermal environment
3. Electromagnetic fields

Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

First common environmental pollutants will be discussed. Then several techniques of exposure measurements will be taught.

Learning outcomes of the course :  
Environmental pollution

To give to the graduate in public health basic diagnostic and managing abilities concerning the physical environment : noise, thermal conditions, illumination, non-ionising radiations, electromagnetic fields.

Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

To improve knowledge in : A. Common environmental pollutants 1. Pesticides 2. Heavy metals 3. Toxic gas 4. Solvents 5. Manufactured fibres 6. Tobacco 7. Radon 8. Fine dust 9. PAH 10. Normative values and notification file B. Techniques of exposure measurements 1. Introduction 2. Material and sampling 3. Analysis and techniques 4. Quality assurance

Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

Having had success in the "toxicology" lecture of the former academic year.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Environmental pollution

7 sessions of 2h teaching + half a day of practical mesurements in a working environment.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Environmental pollution

Face-to-face

Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

2 hours per week (10 weeks)

Recommended or required readings :  
Environmental pollution

Course written supports via MyUlg
Recommended reading :
Ph. Mairiaux, J. Malchaire, Le travail en ambiance chaude. Masson éd, Paris 1990

Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

Copy of slides

Assessment methods and criteria :  
Environmental pollution

Oral examination after a period of preparation of written questions selected at random

Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

Oral examination in January

Contacts :  
Environmental pollution

Philippe MAIRIAUX, Santé au Travail et Education pour la Santé Tour de Pathologie (bât. B23), Sart Tilman, B-4000 Liège e-mail: ph.mairiaux@ulg.ac.be

Secretary: Mme ESCHWEILER Tél. 04 366 25 03 Fax 04 366 28 89 e-mail: stes@ulg.ac.be

Quantitative evaluation of environmental toxicology risks

Professeur Corinne CHARLIER Clinical, Forensic and Environmental Toxicology laboratory CHU B35 Sart-Tilman, B4000 Liège Tél. 04/3667683 Fax 04/3668889 e-mail : C.Charlier@chu.ulg.ac.be



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