Scientific basis for the recognition, evaluation, and control of chemical, physical, and biological, exposures; standard setting; exposure monitoring methods. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Mechanism of action of commonly encountered occupational toxic agents; relevance of laboratory and epidemiological evidence. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Foundational thinking giving rise to the concept of population health. Overview of the current state of research. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Role of air, water, food and solid waste as sources of human health risks; global environmental health issues; sustainability. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Epidemiology of viral, bacterial and parasitic infections with emphasis on the control of these infections in human populations. Immunization programs will be stressed. Prerequisite: Either (a) SPPH 400 or (b) SPPH 521; and SPPH 502.
Methods and application of decision analysis to improve health from the perspective of the policy maker, health professional, and patient. Prerequisite: Either (a) SPPH 400 or (b) SPPH 521; and SPPH 502.
Selected topics will vary. Multiple versions may be taken. This course takes an interprofessional approach and population/public health perspective in addressing current issues in healthcare and health-related fields.
Harmful environmental exposures in water, air, food; aspects of environment that are beneficial for health; environmental justice; emerging environmental health threats; how epidemiology and risk assessment inform public health policy and practice.