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PHLT Courses:
PHLT 8034 - Environmental Health

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(5 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive overview of environmental factors that affect the health and safety of 21st century communities. Students examine associations and interrelationships between chemical, physical, and biological hazards in the environment and their impact on human health. Concepts cover food, water, air, waste, radiation, noise, pests, population growth, injury and physical hazards, and climate change. Students analyze and discuss current local and global problems and solutions and consider new ways to address environmental issues.

Pre-requisites

  • PHLT 8033 or PHLT 8331
*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.