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305.610.01
Issues in Injury and Violence Prevention

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2010 - 2011
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Addresses prominent sources of injury, including motor vehicles, falls, fires, and firearms. Explores the biological, behavioral, and social issues relating to injury and violence prevention and policy. Emphasizes basic strategies for preventing injuries and deaths in the workplace, home, travel, and recreation, and the relative effectiveness of various types of approaches. Students who wish to write a paper may sign up for extra credit as special studies.