Preventing Disease through Healthy Environments (PUBH7027)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
PUBH7287
Assessment methods
Online Quizzes
Policy Brief
Literature Review
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Herston | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course is an exciting exploration of how the physical environment can protect or damage human health. Students will explore real-life current issues associated with safe drinking water, clean air and functional housing at a community level. They will build their understanding of the range of environmental health issues at a global, regional and local level- from climate change to urban green space. They will graduate from the course with a clear understanding of key terminology and a familiarity with the tools to reduce hazards, exposure and vulnerability to environmental health risks that can be applied in any position with an environmental health dimension.