Discover the connection between human health and the environment. This course offers students a comprehensive introduction to the critical interplay between our well-being and the world around us. Lectures and discussions will illuminate key concepts and provide insights into the latest developments in environmental health science.
Athena Title
Discover Environmental Health
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will discuss current issues in environmental health science and public health.
Students will interpret, evaluate, and discuss environmental issues that affect ecosystem and human health.
Students will identify major types of environmental pollutants and steps to limit exposure.
Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of environmental health in their everyday lives.
Topical Outline
This course will feature weekly discussions and presentations on current environmental health issues within the framework of discovery to recognize trends in environmental health based on evidence-based research.
Environmental pollutants: Air Quality, Water Quality, Food Safety