Aquatic Systems and Public Health

Catalog description

This course present to environmental health specialty students the environmental aspects of aquatic systems and their impact to public health. Through interactive lectures and group discussions students will analyze resources such as water and coastal reso urces as the most precious resources for public health, well -being and their environment. Students will participate in a field trip to understand the connections among aquatic systems and public health with a socio-ecological approach as an experiential learning activity. At the end of the course, students are expected, apply appropriate knowledge and propose solutions to problems influencing health, water and aquatic ecosystems.