Environment and Health

Description

This course is intended for UG students of all backgrounds. This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of environmental health. It will explore the factors contributing to environmental health issues from both population and community perspectives. Students will learn about the interactions between individuals, communities, and the environment, the health impacts of environmental agents, and practical applications of environmental health concepts. The course includes a series of lectures covering principles from core environmental health disciplines. It starts with foundational topics and essential tools (such as environmental epidemiology and toxicology). The course then examines specific environmental disease agents (like microbial agents and various types of radiation). Finally, it addresses applications and areas of environmental health, including water and air quality, food safety, waste management, occupational health, and injury prevention. Local, regional, and global examples will be used where applicable.