HLTH 322
Environmental Health
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Environmental factors as determinants of human health: ecosystem and population dynamics; biological, chemical, and physical hazards; risk assessment; economic, political, cultural, and genetic factors.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Hlth 100.
Title
Perspective
Learning Outcome
Provide a global perspective of environmental issues impacting human health
Title
Hazards
Learning Outcome
Describe the various biological, chemical and physical hazards of the ambient, indoor, and work environment that can adversely affect human health
Title
Environmental Management
Learning Outcome
Describe how environmental management practices may contribute to or help control emerging diseases
Title
Assessment
Learning Outcome
Provide an assessment of those national and international health agencies, programs, and other resources that play critical roles in improving human health relative to environmental factors
Title
Policy
Learning Outcome
Discuss elements of policy making as they influence environmental health issues
Title
Determinants
Learning Outcome
Discuss those determinants and factors that affect human health and the health of the environment
