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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on epidemiologic concepts and methods critical to the understanding of how often disease occur in different groups of people and why. The students will be introduced to (1) epidemiologic technical terms, (2) elements of descriptive epidemiology, (3) disease outbreak investigation, and (4) sources of public health data. The role of epidemiology in improving local and international public health and through investigation and policy impact will be studied through use of critical case studies. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of Global Awareness or ECCE Elective.
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3.00 Credits
Compares major environmental health issues between developed and developing countries such as water sanitation; waste management; lead poisoning; pesticides; tobacco use; violence etc. This course uses case studies to relate environmental health issues to disease causation and prevention strategies. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of Global Awareness or ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint interested students with the organization, structure, and contemporary issues in the U.S. health care industry. Students will analyze the historical, political, social and economic roots of the United States health care system; examine current forces shaping the health care system and efforts to ensure quality, availability, and access to health care while containing costs; and consider future options in organizing and financing health services from the study of state initiatives and the health systems of other countries.
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4.00 Credits
This course will help students to explore the way the social environment, behavioral, and biological factors influence obesity, overeating, and dieting behavior. Students will learn about the most recent findings in the areas of obesity epidemic, eating behavior, and food addiction. These findings illuminate how human behavior interacts with food, obesity, and health. You will consider and discuss the public policy interventions that have been designed to address these issues. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of ECCE Elective.
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide the basic practical concepts and computer techniques for analyzing health-related data. Topics include introduction to commonly used software systems in public health, (specifically EPI-INFO software), simple statistical analysis, and interpretation of results. 2.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion, Online Public Affairs & Administratn College Public Health Department
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4.00 Credits
Examines the relationship between addiction and rationality. Presents an interdisciplinary approach; explores treatment and regulatory policies to prevent and treat addiction in the U.S. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the area of ECCE Elective.
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4.00 Credits
Surveys the major federal statutes and regulatory schemes relating to environmental quality; analyzes and compares the contrasting approaches to regulation that have been used. Focuses on the interaction of law and policy and considers the roles of Congress, the regulatory agencies, and the courts in defining and implementing environmental mandates. Course Information: Same as ENS 419, LES 419, and PSC 419.
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2.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of laboratory science as it applies to public health. Topics include the history and role of the public health laboratory, tests and procedures used in monitoring the health of the population and the organization of the laboratory, water and air quality, food preparation and sanitation, waste disposal, vector control, and appropriate personnel standards. 2.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion Public Affairs & Administratn College Public Health Department
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4.00 Credits
Mankind has sought explanations for health and illness through symbols, metaphors, mythology, poetry, and other forms of story telling. Join us in a social autopsy of Frankenstein, Werewolves, Mummies, Outer Space and the rise of Germism. Classic works of literature, popular culture, and film will be explored. For Mature Audiences. Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Introduces students to the study of well-being and its importance in understanding health and quality of life. Focusing on determinants of health, happiness, and the psychological aspects of a fulfilling and flourishing life, topics include personal and social determinants of health and happiness. Provides information to guide interventions for improving public health and happiness and demonstrates the use of multidisciplinary approach that unites insights and empirical results from public health, psychology, economics, sociology, and neuroscience.
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