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Public Health 210

I. Course Title: Survey of Global Environmental Health (GE)

II. Course Number: PBHL 210

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: None

V. Course Description:

Provides an overview of global environmental health issues. Chemical, physical, and biological agents in the environment that can affect health are identified. Environmental health hazards, exposure pathways and control, and environmental health regulations are introduced. The interactions of cultures and behaviors on reducing environmental exposures and improving global environmental health are described and compared.

Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.

VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

Identify chemical, physical, and biological agents in the environment that can impact health.
Describe strategies for reducing environmental and occupational exposures and hazards.
Compare global environmental health issues across cultures.
Discuss environmental health regulations and behaviors for compliance.

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021