ENV 218 - Environmental Health

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course covers the influence of environmental conditions on human health. Emphasis is placed on environmental contaminants and the major exposure routes of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to examine segments of the environment, including air, water, and food, and determine how the conditions of these influence human health.

Competencies

Student Learning Outcomes

Discuss global population growth, as well as the need for family planning and family planning programs.
Identify and discuss what determines out health, as well as the causative agents of disease.
Discuss and give examples of chronic and communicable diseases.
Discuss the sources and management of community and non-community water supplies.
Discuss the general principles of environmental toxicology.
Discuss the issues surrounding the need for occupational health and safety.

Contact Hours: 3
Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s):

Semester(s) Offered: F