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3.00 Credits
Description: This is the first course in the Community Health Practice sequence. It introduces the student to the definition, philosophy, history, and principles of public health as well as organization and structure of public health agencies, and the core functions and essential public health services. It includes a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence health, disease, and illness. Concepts of community involvement and empowerment, community health assessment and methods for building community capacity to influence health and access to health care services are emphasized. The role of community in concert with public health professionals in influencing local, state, and national policy will also be explored. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Students gain a basic knowledge of occupational and environmental hazards, develop an index of suspicion for the environmental or work-relatedness of a disease, know the essential elements of a screening history, and learn to conduct an effective on-site evaluation of hazards. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Introduction to the principles of occupational and environmental health, with emphasis on industrial hygiene aspects of recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental and industrial health hazards. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive paper detailing hazards associated with a particular health hazard. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Identical to: C E 584, PCOL 584. May be convened with: CPH 484. Usually offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Design and evaluation of industrial ventilation systems. Emphasis is on level evaluation of industrial contaminants. Five laboratory exercises and course design project. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Typical structure: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. Identical to: PCOL 585. Usually offered: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Focuses on current health problems and diseases affecting both pregnant women and children worldwide. The impact of various common health problems at different stages of the life cycle and their functional outcomes in terms of morbidity, mortality, psychological well-being, reproduction and growth will be highlighted. Students will become acquainted with the epidemiology of maternal and childhood diseases in developed and developing countries. Programs and resources available to combat health and nutritional problems will be evaluated. The role of different international organizations will be discussed in the context of socioeconomic development and current political/economic policies and realities. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Topics covered include the epidemiology of health problems, developmental issues, health services, and psychosocial influences on adolescent problem behaviors. Course materials are useful for research generation and practical application. Three seminar hours per week. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course will provide the participants a basic knowledge of public health preparedness and response using an all hazards approach: nuclear, biological, chemical, and natural disaster, and an opportunity to apply this content in a mock critical incident event . Graduate-level requirements include a more in depth understanding of the content, a 20 page research paper that focuses on a preparedness issue selected in consultation with the instructors, and a greater application during the preparedness table top exercise. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. May be convened with: CPH 489. Usually offered: Fall.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
Description: Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment. Grading: Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F. May be repeated: for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments). Usually offered: Fall.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Description: This course allows students in the MCH Certificate to apply program theories to a practice situation with a MCH program. Students develop individualized projects that address national and state MCH goals. Projects are approved by an academic and MCH practitioner who act as mentors for the practicum. Grading: Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P F. Prerequisite(s): CPH 683A. May be repeated: for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments). Usually offered: Fall.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Description: The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers. Grading: Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E. Prerequisite(s): open to health majors only. Identical to: F CM 596A; F CM is home department. Usually offered: Summer.
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