Environmental Health
Environmental Health examines the ways in which our physical surroundings—air, water, soil, and built environments—influence human health and well-being. This course provides insight into how exposure to pollutants, toxins, pathogens, and other environmental hazards can impact individuals and communities. Students will learn to assess risks, interpret scientific data on exposure and dose-response relationships, and understand the complex linkages between environmental quality and public health outcomes.
Throughout the course, learners will explore the socioeconomic and ethical dimensions of environmental health issues, recognizing that vulnerability, access to resources, and cultural factors shape health disparities. By analyzing policies and interventions designed to improve environmental conditions, students will discover how preventive strategies, regulatory measures, and community engagement can reduce harm and foster healthier, more resilient populations. Equipped with this knowledge, learners will be prepared to contribute to multidisciplinary efforts that address some of the most pressing health challenges facing communities worldwide.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- 0 Quizzes
- 0 Assignments
- 0m Duration
Section 1: Foundations of Environmental Health
- Module 1.1: Principles and Scope of Environmental Health
- Module 1.2: Exposure and Dose-Response Relationships
Section 2: Environmental Hazards and Human Health
- Module 2.1: Air Quality and Respiratory Health
- Module 2.2: Water, Sanitation, and Infectious Diseases
Section 3: Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents
- Module 3.1: Toxic Chemicals and Contaminants
- Module 3.2: Radiation, Noise, and Emerging Pollutants
Section 4: Vulnerability, Inequity, and Policy Responses
- Module 4.1: Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Module 4.2: Policy, Regulation, and Public Health Interventions
Section 5: Global Perspectives and Future Challenges
- Module 5.1: Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Module 5.2: Integrative Approaches and Innovation