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3.00 Credits
University of Massachusetts Amherst has not provided a description for this course
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2.00 Credits
This seminar will introduce students to the new field of environmental epigenetics. Through videos and discussion of recent research papers, students will learn how the environment (nutrition, chemicals, psychosocial stress) can shape our genetic makeup and ultimately influence disease susceptibility.
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3.00 Credits
This course will be a survey of the historical and emerging ethical issues in scientific research. Topics to be covered include protection of human subjects, conflicts of interest and scientific misconduct.
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3.00 Credits
This course compbines theoretical aspects and hands-on laboratory methods for molecular epidemiology. Topics include biomarkers, gene-environmental interations, nutrient-toxicant interactions, and epigenetics. Laboratory components include DNA isolation, PCR and genotyping.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of socio-behavioral theories commonly used in public health education interventions at the individual, group, and community levels.
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3.00 Credits
Latest approaches in community development and community organizing strategies. Exploratory readings, field assignments; emphasis on leadership development, capacity building, and coordinated community action.
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3.00 Credits
Review of group process roles and responsibilities of public health professionals. Group dynamics, principles related to theories and concepts underlying public health community programs. Structured laboratory experience provided.
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3.00 Credits
Review of communication sources, channels, messages, reception, and effects, diffusion of health information, adoption of preventive health behavior, and mass media and social change patterns.
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3.00 Credits
The course will examine current global health issues particularly within the context of development and international health policy. Questions covered include: How do developing countries grapple with forces such as globalization, debt and inequality? What roles do governments, international organizations and multi-national corporations play in development? How are community and participatory development promoted? Other topics include: international trade, political development, inequality, poverty, culture and social change, gender, and international cooperation.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the philosophy, nature, and scope of health organizations; administration and organization of governmental health programs, economic and political forces and their effects on health services.
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