Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological implications relating to human exposures to a variety of environmental contaminants, including air, water, and soil pollution, infectious disease, and occupational environmental health. Recommended (but not required) Prerequisites: Biology 100 and 101 (or Biology 102 or 106 and permission of the instructor) AND Chemistry 111 or 121 and Chemistry 112 (or Chemistry 110 and permission of the instructor)

Recommended (but not required) Prerequisites:
Biology 100 and 101 (or Biology 102 or 106 and permission of the instructor)

This course provides an introduction to the field of multi-media (e.g. air, water, soil, food) environmental health risk assessment and how society incorporates risk assessment findings into regulations and policy.

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This course is designed to give students a broad overview of public health and public health systems within the United States. This course will provide students with an understanding of the core disciplines with public health and will then focus in on the social and political aspects of health. The course will allow students to gain an understanding of the role of public policy in health and how to develop policies and plan that support individual and community health efforts.

This course is intended to introduce the science of epidemiology and to explore how epidemiologic methods are applied to solving public health problems. Students will learn basic quantitative methods, study design concepts, and critical thinking skills relating to infectious and chronic disease epidemiology.

Latest approaches in community development and community organizing strategies. Exploratory readings, field assignments; emphasis on leadership development, capacity building, and coordinated community action.