Public Health: A Foundation for Improving the Health of Populations
What you will learn
What is public health? Definition of public health, History of public health, Goals of public health, The public health approach
Principles of public health: Epidemiology, Health promotion, Disease prevention, Health protection, Health policy
Tools of public health: Surveillance, Intervention, Evaluation, Communication
Public health issues: Communicable diseases, Non-communicable diseases, Environmental health, Mental health, Social determinants of health
The future of public health: Emerging challenges, New opportunities, The future of public health workforce
This course is self paced and learners can take it as fast or slow as they see fit. The over all course along with the quiz test and assessment is provided.
Description
Public Health: A Foundation for Improving the Health of Populations
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of populations. It is an essential part of our society, and it plays a vital role in preventing disease, promoting health, and ensuring equity.
This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in public health. It will cover the core concepts of public health, such as the history of public health, the principles of public health, the core functions of public health, and major public health issues. The course will also discuss the future of public health and how public health can address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the history of public health and its evolution over time
- Apply the principles of public health to real-world problems
- Identify the core functions of public health and explain how they work
- Analyze major public health issues and their impact on populations
- Develop solutions to public health problems
- Communicate effectively about public health issues
This course is a great introduction to public health for students who are interested in a career in public health, or for anyone who wants to learn more about how public health can improve the health of populations.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in public health, or for anyone who wants to learn more about how public health can improve the health of populations. The course is also a good fit for students who are interested in the following topics:
- Health policy
- Epidemiology
- Environmental health
- Social determinants of health
- Global health
What are the learning outcomes of this course?
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the history of public health and its evolution over time
- Apply the principles of public health to real-world problems
- Identify the core functions of public health and explain how they work
- Analyze major public health issues and their impact on populations
- Develop solutions to public health problems
- Communicate effectively about public health issues
What are the prerequisites for this course?
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, students who have taken courses in biology, chemistry, or statistics will have a foundation in the scientific concepts that are covered in the course.
What are the resources for this course?
The course will include a variety of resources to help students learn, including:
- Video lectures
- Interactive activities
- Case studies
- Quizzes and exams
- A discussion forum
- A textbook
What is the schedule for this course?
The course will be delivered over 10 weeks. Each week, there will be a new module that covers a different topic in public health. The modules will be accompanied by video lectures, interactive activities, and case studies. There will also be quizzes and exams to assess student learning.
How will I be graded in this course?
Students will be graded on their performance on the quizzes and exams, as well as their participation in the discussion forum. The quizzes and exams will account for 50% of the final grade, and the discussion forum will account for 25% of the final grade. The textbook readings will not be graded, but they are recommended for students who want to learn more about the topics covered in the course.
How can I get help if I need it?
If you need help with the course, you can contact the instructor via the discussion forum or email. The instructor is also available to meet with students during office hours.
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