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17136
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
L0
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| ECTS Credits |
5
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| Workload |
O (100H)/TP(35H)
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| Scientific area |
Medicina
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Entry requirements |
N/A
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Learning outcomes |
1) To identify the main historical aspects of Thermalism and their relevance.
2) To describe the current situation and future perspectives of Thermalism in Portugal, in Europe and in the world.
3) To explain the main aspects linked to Medical Hydrology, including the differnt types of natural mineral waters and their main therapeutic indications.
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Syllabus |
History of Thermalism.
Thermalism in Europe and the world.
Thermalism in Portugal. The Agenda for the Enhancement of Thermal Territories in the Central Region - 2030.
Administrative and legal aspects of Thermalism.
General aspects of Medical Hydrology.
Therapeutic indications of treatments with natural mineral waters.
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Main Bibliography |
- Teixeira F. “Hidrologia Médica. Princípios Gerais”, (1ª Edição; LIDEL Editores; 2022)
- Agenda para a Valorização dos Territórios Termais - Região Centro 20230 (https://www.ccdrc.pt/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Agenda-VTT-Final-390.pdf)
- Cantista P. “O termalismo em Portugal”. Anales de Hidrologia Médica. 2008-2010; 3
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Assessemnt will include two components:
1) classification at the final written exame;
2) active participation in classes - interventions, questions asked, discussion of ideas.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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