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Undergraduate Public Health
Undergraduate Public Health
2019 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH (GI)
Public Health 101
The course introduces students to teh study of public health and teaches core concepts, practices, and issues in public health. Within an interdisciplinary population perspective, students will critically examine the connections between patterns of health adn disease, social conditions, public policies, and helathcare institutions, from the local to global levels.
INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY (GM)
Public Health 220
Introduction to basic principles of tracking changes in health indicators and problems in modern society. We will cover both current and historical cases to learn techniques of gathering information, analysis, and application. Problems will include infectious diseases, environmental problems, and other areas of concern in population health.
TOPICS IN GLOBAL HEALTH (GI)
Public Health 350
This revolving topics course examines selected issues in global health from varying disciplinary perspectives. Students will become familiar with core global health concepts, methods, and debates, with a particular focus on low resource countries and vulnerable populations. Repeatable with a change of topic.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Public Health 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.