HS 073
INTRO PUBLIC HEALTH
College of the Desert · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course provides an introduction to public health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. Topics include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among diverse populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and, healthcare policy and management. (C-ID PHS 101)
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
3022
15 openSeats: 25/40 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM- Days & times
- We · 6:50 – 9:55 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Dec 18
- Location
- Nursing Building 4
- Instructor
- Hozman, Ari D.
3034
FullSeats: 40/40 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Aug 31 – Oct 23
- Location
- Asynchronous Learning ONLN
- Instructor
- Avina, Robert
3098
FullSeats: 40/40 seats Last recorded: Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM- Days & times
- No scheduled meeting time
- Meeting dates
- Oct 26 – Dec 18
- Location
- Asynchronous Learning ONLN
- Instructor
- Avina, Robert