Environmental Issues and Health

Catalog description

This course exposes students to environmental health risks impact on human health. Students will examine the relationship of lifestyle and the ability of the planet to sustain us. Students are introduced to conceptual definitions for environmental health and hazards that impact human health. The importance of establishing and enforcing standards (local, federal, occupational) which protect employees, communities, and the environment will be considered. Students will explore areas in infectious disease, toxicology, environmental risk assessment, occupational safety, waste management, pollution, and sustainability. Students will understand the importance of effective risk communication strategies/approaches and advocacy for policies and laws that protect the future well being of our planet.