PBH200
Intro. Public Health
Credits
3
Course Description
Public health is the science of protecting the health of the community through organized and systematic efforts. These efforts can take the form of education, providing access to health care, and protecting the public from exposures that could cause them harm. This introductory course examines the role of public health in the community. It provides an overview of the field and major topics within Public Health and focus on contemporary and historical population health problems.
Academic Level
Undergraduate
School
School of Health Sciences