This course explores the relationship and impact of the environment to health and illness in human populations. An exploration of man-made and natural environmental hazards will be discussed. Environmental health and risk assessment will be discussed as well as interventions. Environmental policy and practices will be viewed from the public health perspective and include the study of energy, waste, environmental justice and regulation.
Prerequisites
PHE2001 with a grade of C or better or enrolled and in good standing in the RN to BSN or RN to MSN program
Corequisites
None