I. Course Title: Public Health Biology (GE)
II. Course Number: PBHL 310
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: None
V. Course Description:
Biological principles are applied to understand human health and disease. Anatomy,
physiology, and pathology are associated with diseases and other health-related problems
of public health significance. The scientific basis for the development of preventive
interventions and screening programs is examined.
Note(s): General Education designated course.
VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
- Apply fundamental biologic concepts of the disease process.
- Integrate the disease process with exposures and disease outcomes across the public
health spectrum.
- Identify the role of host and environmental factors in determining susceptibility
and resistance to disease.
- Summarize the social, legal, ethical, economic, and political context of contemporary
public health problems.
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021