Environmental Health

General

Prefix

HLTH

Course Number

482

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Physical, chemical, and biological agents of environment contamination. Body's reaction to environmental and occupational pollutants; policy decisions; emerging global environmental health problems.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

10

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Investigate the root causes of the environmental crisis and solutions.

Outcome

Analyze the effect of excessive human growth population and its impact in the environment and how to stabilize the human population using the sustainability strategies.

Outcome

Identify and compare the foundations of a sustainable energy systems applying the principle and practices of sustainable energy in community development.

Outcome

Weigh the perils of accelerated pollution and resource depletion as well as the importance of creating sustainable solutions to prevent water pollution, misuse of pesticides, hazardous and solid wastes.

Dependencies

Programs

HLTH482 is a completion requirement for: