HLTH 271 Environmental Determinants of Community Health

This course addresses the health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and control of the major environmental health problems.  Environmental pollutants; physical, chemical and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for dissemination (air, water, soil); solid hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging global environmental health problems will be addressed.

Credits

3 credits

Notes

120-UG Level 2 Intermed/Found