HLTH 210
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Foundations of Public Health
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Introduction to public health, including essential public health services described by CDC. An overview of the public health major including exploration of careers, utility in future careers, and graduate school
When Taught
Fall and Winter
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3
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3
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3
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Title
Define public health
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to define public health in terms of its functions, systems, essential services and value.
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History of public health
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify prominent events in the history of public health
Title
Ethical public health
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe the 12 principles of ethical public health practice.
Title
Public health system
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe the entities that contribute to the public health system.
Title
Public health services
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to articulate the 10 essential public health services.
Title
Public health disciplines
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe each of the public health disciplines: environmental/occupational health, epidemiology and health promotion.
Title
Public health careers
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the public health careers available, including opportunities for graduate education.
Title
Scientific articles
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the basic components of a scientific article.
Title
Scientific writing
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas in writing including appropriate citations and reference styles.
