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PBH-101 Introduction to Public Health

Gain an overview of the principles of population health. Learn what determines disease and disability, how evidence is used to quantify the burden of disease, and how health professionals, the public health system and governmental structures contribute to the development of strategies for protecting health and reducing disease and disability. Prerequisites: Eligibility for ENG 101/ENG 101A.

Term: Spring 2025

Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits

Section: 001

Ways to take the class: Hybrid

Days: T

Time: 12:30PM to 2:00PM

Start Date: 02/03/2025

End Date: 05/18/2025

Location: Arnold Campus

Room: TBA

Instructor: Deborah L Hammond (Subject to change)

Class Size: 25

Section Info: This is a hybrid section with mandatory in-person on-campus meetings Tuesdays at 12:30p-2p and an online component. This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $36.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.