Learning outcomes

A. Know - Understand - Apply

  • comment and illustrate the health issues associated with environmental change
  • explain the principles involved in carrying out a quantitative analysis of a health risk
  • explain and illustrate the notions of geographical space, socio-spatial disparities and the place effect in health
  • present an overview of the possibilities offered by GIS in the field of health

B. Analyse - Synthesise - Evaluate

  • critically analyse urban and rural landscapes with a view to managing health risks
  • assess the usefulness of cartographic data and tools in relation to a health issue
  • formulate hypotheses about the factors that explain spatial variation in a health issue
  • assess the health impact of a policy or socio-economic context on an area and its population

 

Goals

This module focuses on the health risks associated with environmental change. It covers the basics of spatial epidemiology and health geography and discusses the contribution of these disciplines to health risk management.

 

Content

  • The geographical approach: geographical space, socio-spatial disparities, effects of place and socio-spatial constructions of health
  • Health risks
  • Urban health
  • Territorial governance in health

 

Teaching methods

The module will consist of 15 hours of theory made up of seminars, interactive ex-cathedra lectures and group discussions, as well as 15 hours of practical work on computer (QGis software), including 3 hours of mapathon.

Most of the theory is taught face-to-face at the University of Namur. One or more sessions may be given remotely (videoconferencing) by external guests. Most of the practical work takes place at the ULiège, Arlon campus.

 

Assessment method

The module is assessed on the basis of a work to be defended orally, using the approaches, tools and methods covered in the module.

 

Sources, references and any support material

All course notes will be shared with students via online platforms.

Course readings and materials will be shared with students during the course sessions.

 

Language of instruction

French