Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Department: Environmental Studies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (BIOS 201 OR BIOC 201) AND (BIOS 202 OR EBIO 202) or permission of instructor

Description: An overview of environmental health issues including discussion of epidemiologic methods; illnesses caused or exacerbated by environmental exposures; and the role of research in driving effective policies to protect and promote public health. The class will include visits by area researchers, physicians, promotores de salud and policy makers; a bus tour featuring disproportionately affected neighborhoods as well as cutting-edge "green" initiatives; an original student research on topical environmental health issues. The dynamic between research and action, i.e., "making a difference," will be stressed. Cross-list: SOSC 314.