Principles of Environmental Health

This course explores the relationship between the environment and human health, focusing on how environmental factors influence the spread of diseases and affect public health. The course covers key topics such as air and water quality, waste management, toxicology, climate change, environmental policy, and the assessment of environmental risks. Students will learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate environmental hazards that pose risks to human health, and how to develop strategies to promote environmental sustainability and health protection.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understanding the Impact of Environmental Factors on Health: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how environmental factors, such as pollution, toxic chemicals, and climate change, affect human health and contribute to disease.
• Identifying Environmental Hazards and Risks: Learn how to assess and evaluate environmental hazards (such as air and water pollution, hazardous waste, and radiation) and their potential impact on public health, using risk assessment techniques.
• Exploring Environmental Health Policies and Regulations: Gain insights into the role of environmental health policies, regulations, and agencies in protecting public health, focusing on how laws are enacted to control environmental pollution and manage natural resources.
• Developing Strategies for Environmental Health Promotion: Develop skills in creating and implementing strategies to mitigate environmental risks, promote sustainability, and improve community health through education, policy development, and risk management.

These outcomes aim to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to assess environmental health risks and develop effective interventions. The course prepares students for careers in public health, environmental science, and health policy, equipping them to address the complex challenges at the intersection of human health and the environment.