Summer 2020
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Course No: PUBH.1021-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1685; SIS Term: 2940
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
Public health topics, both historical and contemporary are of importance to all citizens and to societal decisions. This survey course provides a foundation for understanding public health through exposure to current health care and policy issues viewed through the perspective of multiple disciplines. Methodology for understanding population health and developing critical thinking and decision-making skills in the analysis of public health issues using a population-based perspective will be developed. The course will provide an ecological understanding of the causation and prevention of disease with an emphasis on health issues that affect society as a whole.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Core Codes: STAR, SS, DSST, ARCH
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Nicole Champagne
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2020 Summer: May 18 to Jul 26
- Chat Hours: Tue 6-7pm*
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1140
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
Related Programs: B.S. in Information Technology: Population Health Informatics and Technology Minor Option
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