SOCY 146: Intro to Pop Health
University of California, Santa Cruz
Why do people live longer today than they did 50 years ago? What drives differences in health between neighborhoods or nations? This course introduces students to questions and concepts central to the study of population health—an interdisciplinary field based in demography, sociology, and epidemiology. It examines the policy implications and limitations of research on population health. Students practice evaluating evidence, translating big-picture concepts into measurable variables, and working with data. Student learning is evaluated through class discussion forums, quizzes, data interpretation assignments, and a take-home final exam.
Average GPA: 3.74
Grade distribution records: 238 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 17 | 7.1% |
| A | 141 | 59.2% |
| A- | 36 | 15.1% |
| B+ | 11 | 4.6% |
| B | 13 | 5.5% |
| B- | 4 | 1.7% |
| C | 1 | 0.4% |
| C- | 2 | 0.8% |
| F | 4 | 1.7% |
| P | 5 | 2.1% |
| NP | 1 | 0.4% |
| W | 3 | 1.3% |
Based on 238 student grade records across 6 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Alicia Riley 238 students, Average GPA 3.74