PH 52: Public Health Biology

San Jose State University

Course is designed to introduce students with no or minimal formal training in Public Health or population health science through an introduction to biology relating to Public Health challenges. The interaction of human biology with the physical and social determinants of health, including the environment and Public Health policy, will be explored. Students will also be introduced to epidemiology, the science of public health, and the concepts of social and health disparities and inequities. Major Public Health challenges will be discussed, including chronic disease, sexual and reproductive health, climate change, pandemics, and infectious disease. Satisfies GE Area: 5B. Life Science (Formerly Area B2). High Impact Practice: Collaborative Assignments and Projects.