PBH 101-Introduction to Public Health

3 credit hours – Three hours weekly; one term.
Gain an overview of the principles of population health. Learn what determines disease and disability, how evidence is used to quantify the burden of disease, and how health professionals, the public health system and governmental structures contribute to the development of strategies for protecting health and reducing disease and disability.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 111 or ENG 115 or ENG 121 .