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Apr 25, 2024
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CHS 330 - Environmental Health (3 units)
Overview of the field of environmental health, broadly emphasizing the influence of natural and anthropogenic environmental factors on human health and disease.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 189A OR BIOL 190 ; CHS 101 ; CHS 200 ; CHS 211 for Public Health specialization.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the major sources and types of environmental/occupational agents.
2. summarize fate and transport of select chemical, biological, and radiological agents.
3. categorize and analyze vectors that promote the transfer of biological agents from environment to humans.
4. explain the mechanisms by which environmental agents induce biological effects in humans.
5. categorize and distinguish the human health effects induced by exposure to environmental agents.
6. summarize roles of responsible government agencies and describe pertinent laws/regulations that protect environmental quality and health.
7. compare and contrast approaches for preventing or remediating environmental/public health hazards.
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