MED113 Hygiene
MED113 Hygiene
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Medicine
Monika Marić
Course Lecturer
Course Objectives
This course aims to develop students’ practical skills in identifying, assessing, and responding to environmental health hazards through field-based methods. Emphasis is placed on environmental sampling, exposure assessment, data interpretation, and risk management in various settings including community, occupational, and residential environments. Students will gain hands-on experience in monitoring air, water, and soil quality, selecting appropriate control strategies, and applying scientific evidence to public health decision-making.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Course Materials
Required Textbook
Additional Literature
Teaching Methods
Field-Based Demonstrations
Supervised Practice Sessions
Problem-Based Learning
Case Simulations
Weekly Topics
| Week | Topic | Readings / References |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Environmental Exposure and Sampling | |
| 2 | Field Observation: Ecosystem and Public Health Risks | |
| 3 | Food safety, food sampling and health risks | |
| 4 | Water Quality Sampling and Assessment Methods | |
| 5 | Soil Contamination and Environmental Health Impact | |
| 6 | Industrial Hygiene and Workplace Exposure Assessment | |
| 7 | Microbial and Chemical Contaminant Detection | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Exposure Assessment in Residential and Community Settings | |
| 10 | Children's Environmental Health Risk Scenarios | |
| 11 | Environmental Health Risk Evaluation and Interpretation | |
| 12 | Control Methods and Preventive Strategies | |
| 13 | Environmental Health Decision-Making Exercises | |
| 14 | Scientific Resources and Referencing in Environmental Health | |
| 15 | Presentation of field-based environmental health projects, scientific resources and referencing in environmental health |
Course Schedule (All Sections)
| Section | Type | Day 1 | Venue 1 | Day 2 | Venue 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MED113.1 | Course | Friday 16:00 - 17:50 | A F2.13 | - | - |
Office Hours & Room
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment Components
Final Report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Midterm Report
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3
Assignment
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4 5
Quizes
AI: Not AllowedAlignment with Learning Outcomes : 1 2 3 4
IUS Grading System
| Grading Scale | IUS Grading System | IUS Coeff. | Letter (B&H) | Numerical (B&H) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 44 | F | 0 | F | 5 |
| 45 - 54 | E | 1 | ||
| 55 - 64 | C | 2 | E | 6 |
| 65 - 69 | C+ | 2.3 | D | 7 |
| 70 -74 | B- | 2.7 | ||
| 75 - 79 | B | 3 | C | 8 |
| 80 - 84 | B+ | 3.3 | ||
| 85 - 94 | A- | 3.7 | B | 9 |
| 95 - 100 | A | 4 | A | 10 |
Late Work Policy
Information about late submission policies will be shared during class and posted in this section. Please check back for official guidelines.
ECTS Credit Calculation
📚 Student Workload
This 2 ECTS credit course corresponds to 50 hours of total student workload, distributed as follows:
Lectures
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Midterm exam
5 hours ⏳ (5 week × 1 h)
Practice
14 hours ⏳ (14 week × 1 h)
Final Exam
14 hours ⏳ (7 week × 2 h)
Presentation
3 hours ⏳ (3 week × 1 h)
50 Total Workload Hours
2 ECTS Credits
Course Policies
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Plagiarism, cheating, or any form of academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action according to university policies. When in doubt about citation practices, consult the instructor.
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to adhere to the attendance requirements as outlined in the International University of Sarajevo Study Rules and Regulations. Excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused, may impact academic performance and eligibility for assessment. Mandatory sessions (e.g., labs, workshops) require attendance unless formally exempted. For detailed policies on absences, documentation, and penalties, please refer to the official university regulations.
Technology & AI Policy
Laptops/tablets may be used for note-taking only during lectures. Phones should be silenced and put away during all class sessions. Audio/video recording requires prior permission from the instructor.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage: The use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) varies by assessment component. Please refer to the AI usage indicator next to each assessment item in the Assessment Methods and Criteria section above. Submitting AI-generated content as your own work, where AI is not explicitly allowed, constitutes an academic integrity violation.
Communication Policy
All course-related communication should occur through official university channels (institutional email or SIS). Emails should include [MED113] in the subject line.
Academic Quality Assurance Policy
Course Academic Quality Assurance is achieved through Semester Student Survey. At the end of each academic year, the institution of higher education is obliged to evaluate work of the academic staff, or the success of realization of the curricula.
Learning Tips
Be prepared to contribute thoughtfully during class discussions, labs, or collaborative work. Active participation deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking.
Complete assigned readings or prep materials before class. Take notes, highlight key ideas, and jot down questions. Aim to grasp core concepts and their applications—not just facts.
Use course frameworks or methodologies to analyze problems, case studies, or projects. Begin early to allow time for reflection and refinement. Seek feedback to improve your work.
Don’t hesitate to reach out when something is unclear. Use office hours, discussion boards, or peer networks to clarify concepts and stay on track.
Syllabus Last Updated on Apr 04, 2026 | International University of Sarajevo
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| Course Code | Course Title | Weekly Hours* | ECTS | Weekly Class Schedule | ||||||
| T | P | |||||||||
| MED113 | Hygiene | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Prerequisite | None | It is a prerequisite to | - | |||||||
| Lecturer | Monika Marić | Office Hours / Room / Phone | ||||||||
| mmaric@ius.edu.ba | ||||||||||
| Assistant | Assistant E-mail | |||||||||
| Course Objectives | This course aims to develop students’ practical skills in identifying, assessing, and responding to environmental health hazards through field-based methods. Emphasis is placed on environmental sampling, exposure assessment, data interpretation, and risk management in various settings including community, occupational, and residential environments. Students will gain hands-on experience in monitoring air, water, and soil quality, selecting appropriate control strategies, and applying scientific evidence to public health decision-making. |
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| Textbook | ||||||||||
| Additional Literature | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: | |||||||||
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| Teaching Methods | Field-Based Demonstrations, Supervised Practice Sessions, Problem-Based Learning, Case Simulations | |||||||||
| Teaching Method Delivery | Teaching Method Delivery Notes | |||||||||
| WEEK | TOPIC | REFERENCE | ||||||||
| Week 1 | Introduction to Environmental Exposure and Sampling | |||||||||
| Week 2 | Field Observation: Ecosystem and Public Health Risks | |||||||||
| Week 3 | Food safety, food sampling and health risks | |||||||||
| Week 4 | Water Quality Sampling and Assessment Methods | |||||||||
| Week 5 | Soil Contamination and Environmental Health Impact | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Industrial Hygiene and Workplace Exposure Assessment | |||||||||
| Week 7 | Microbial and Chemical Contaminant Detection | |||||||||
| Week 8 | Midterm exam | |||||||||
| Week 9 | Exposure Assessment in Residential and Community Settings | |||||||||
| Week 10 | Children's Environmental Health Risk Scenarios | |||||||||
| Week 11 | Environmental Health Risk Evaluation and Interpretation | |||||||||
| Week 12 | Control Methods and Preventive Strategies | |||||||||
| Week 13 | Environmental Health Decision-Making Exercises | |||||||||
| Week 14 | Scientific Resources and Referencing in Environmental Health | |||||||||
| Week 15 | Presentation of field-based environmental health projects, scientific resources and referencing in environmental health | |||||||||
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | Evaluation Tool | Quantity | Weight | Alignment with LOs | AI Usage |
| Final Report | 1 | 40 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Semester Evaluation Components | |||||
| Midterm Report | 1 | 30 | 1,2,3 | Not Allowed | |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 1,2,3,4,5 | Not Allowed | |
| Quizes | 2 | 20 | 1,2,3,4 | Not Allowed | |
| *** ECTS Credit Calculation *** | |||||
| Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | Activity | Hours | Weeks | Student Workload Hours | |||
| Lectures | 1 | 14 | 14 | Midterm exam | 1 | 5 | 5 | |||
| Practice | 1 | 14 | 14 | Final Exam | 2 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Presentation | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| Total Workload Hours = | 50 | |||||||||
| *T= Teaching, P= Practice | ECTS Credit = | 2 | ||||||||
| Course Academic Quality Assurance: Semester Student Survey | Last Update Date: 01/04/2026 | |||||||||