Climate and Health Epidemiology. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

This course explores the public health implications of the global climate, employing epidemiological methods to analyze its effects, public health preparedness, and adaptive responses to climate-related health challenges. It provides an overview of climate science, the connections between climate change and health, and the disproportionate impact on at-risk populations. Students will develop an understanding of complex environmental systems and climate-related challenges and learn methods for assessing and characterizing health effects. Students are expected to have completed the prerequisites or have permission of instructor to register. Prerequisites: PHEA 6003 and PHEA 6006 Open for Cross Enrollment on Space Available Basis.