This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of public health, emphasizing its role in promoting community health and preventing disease. Students will explore key concepts, principles, and practices that define public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, and social determinants of health. Additionally, this course provides a conceptual overview of careers in public health, highlighting the diverse roles and opportunities available in the field.
Through case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities, students will examine the historical and contemporary challenges facing public health professionals. Students will learn to design, conduct, and analyze epidemiological studies to investigate health patterns and disease outbreaks. The course will also highlight the interdisciplinary nature of public health and its connection to healthcare, education, and social services.
Prerequisites
None