This course is designed to introduce the various aspects of Public Health which is a field that is meant to better the health of all those in society. Areas included will be the history of public health, the tools of public health research, a look at various diseases that cause a public health risk, the laws and policies and health care system health care systems around the world. Fulfills diversity requirement.
Undergraduate Courses
Course Delivery DEFINITIONS:
- Online Courses: In online teaching, 100% of instruction takes place online via Canvas and with supplemental platforms like Zoom. There are two types of online courses: asynchronous and synchronous.
- Asynchronous online: Course is fully online, with lessons, assignments, and activities posted in Canvas with due dates. Students complete coursework, engage in discussions, etc., based upon their own schedules, but are required to meet posted deadlines.
- Synchronous online: Online course that includes real-time class meetings using technology (e.g. Zoom). The number of required meetings varies based upon the particular class, but meetings take place during the scheduled class times. Faculty will inform students of the schedule for real-time meetings in their courses.
- Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses combine both in-person, on-campus meetings with online instruction. All face-to-face activities take place during the regularly-scheduled meeting times in the rooms assigned on the course listing. The number of in-person meetings varies by course. Faculty will notify students of the exact meeting schedule for their courses.
If your class is not listed as online or hybrid, it will meet fully face-to-face following the noted class schedule.
This course covers the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation including describing the patterns of illness in populations and research designs for investigating the etiology of disease. It also introduces quantitative measures to determine risk, association and procedures for standardization of rates. Prerequisite: PBH 111; SOC 288 or MAT 184. Spring.
This class is designed to look at health differences across the globe and within communities. The topic will vary by semesters and will include topics such as Aging, Environmental Health, Infectious Disease, Maternal and Child Health, as well as others. Regardless of the topic, the class will include a look at the forces that create differences in health (the demographic, epidemiologic, and urban transitions) along with a critical look at the policies directed at issues. Offered every other Spring (Spring 21, Spring 23)
Instructor Approval/Signature Required.
This course allows the student to apply the theories and principles of public health in a real life setting. Students are assigned to public health settings in state agencies, local governments or not for profit organizations for a semester experience. Requires a minimum of 12 hours per week for 4 credits.
Instructor Approval/Signature Required.
This seminar is open to Public Health majors and minors in their senior year. A basic course goal is to help students integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in previous Public Health courses. The class will include a look at the forces that create differences in health (the demographic, epidemiologic, and disease factors of transmission) along with a critical look at the policies directed at issues. A final project will demonstrate knowledge of Ten Essential Public Health Service, along with oral and written skills. Prerequisite: PBH 312. Fulfills the writing-intensive requirement. Spring.
Cross-listed with SWK 451 X1 and SWK 551 X1. ONLINE component to course; 1 credit online.
Instructor Approval/Signature Required.