PBH 340 - Built Environment and Health

(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.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

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

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

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

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