Environmental Determinants of Health

Catalog description

Provides an introduction to environmental factors affecting the health of communities. Addresses current and emerging environmental health topics and challenges. Primary focus is on biological, physical, and chemical determinants and exposures associated with human health. Also covers environmental health-associated effects of global warming, occupational hazards, and environmental problems. Provides opportunities for students to explore real-world environmental health issues through a combination of in-class course work, field trips, and service learning projects. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students admitted to the MPH Program. Prerequisite(s): PH 501 .