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ENV 552

Environmental and Occupational Health Studies
Name: Environmental and Occupational Health Studies
Course Number: ENV 552
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course introduces fundamental principles of environmental health from a public health perspective. Geared towards students interested in the environment, risk assessment, human health, and strategies to mitigate health risks, it covers key aspects of environmental health.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop skills in analyzing and effectively communicating about environmental health issues.
  • Understand risk management concepts employed for describing, assessing, controlling, and making decisions about environmental and occupational health issues.
  • Explain the significance of gender, race, poverty, history, migration, and culture in designing interventions within public health systems, with a specific emphasis on the environment.
  • Illustrate how measurable changes occur in public health systems, encompassing input, processes, and output, with a focus on environmental health.
  • Analyze inter-relationships among systems influencing the quality of life for individuals in their communities.

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