PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health

Provides an overview of public health which cuts across fields of politics, economics, communication, sociology, history and healthcare. From the black plague to the bird flu; smog to nuclear waste, the interdisciplinary nature of public health is explored through literature,film, television, and electronic and print media. Learn how epidemiologists investigate everything from the common bug to global epidemics. Approaches to improve health through education, advocacy, and legislation will be reviewed in relation to the continually evolving challenges in public health. Course Codes: AB.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AB. Normal cycle offering: Fall. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3