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CHS 339 - Public Health and the Built Environment

(3 units)
We explore how different elements of the built environment, including buildings, roads, neighborhoods and parks, affect a wide range of physical and mental health outcomes among different populations.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing. Recommended Preparation: CHS 101 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to describe the range of factors included in the definition of ‘built environment.’
2. Students will be able to compare and contrast different built environments and their potential influences the on health of individuals who live, work, and play within them.
3. Students will be able to assess how built environments can negatively or positively affect the health of vulnerable populations.
4. Students will be able to justify recommendations for built environment design based on maximizing health benefits and minimizing detrimental effects on health.


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