550.862.81 CURRENT ISSUES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Department:
Extradepartmental
Term: 3rd term
Credits: (1 credits)
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Senior faculty present public health topics of current interest, such as health problems of industrialized and developing nations, health promotion and disease prevention, health care delivery systems, environmental problems and the spectrum of factors influencing the health status of populations and communities.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation is based on class participation and brief written assignments.
Learning Objective:
1. Have an expanded perspective on four major current issues in public health. This will include knowledge of the magnitude of the problem, recent relevant research findings, and intervention strategies.
Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent:
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Special Comments: This is the Internet version of 550.861.