PBHS B20

Introduction to Public Health

This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, as well as the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. The course will provide an overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines. Topics will include epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease; illness and health disparitiesamong various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.C-ID: PHS 101

Units: 3.0

Hours: 54.0