ENVS 434 - The Environmental Context of Community Health

Institution:

University of Southern California

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Description:

Studies the biological, ecological, and human environmental factors of a region; and of community health and how environmental factors affect it. Students engage local communities, learn about local ecology and health issues, and participate in ongoing projects that build on community assets and address the key needs. Includes dialogue with community partners as they consider interventions to improve the health of their communities, along with possible implementation strategies. Initial meeting on Loma Linda University campus, followed by three weeks of on site environmental and community health study in a developing country.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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