Course Description
Examines how biology, behavior, psychology, culture, and the environment affect population-level health with an emphasis on social, political, economic contexts and structural/institutional bias, racism, and discrimination. Prerequisite: Major in the Public Health Education department or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Explain the biological, behavioral, psychological, cultural, and environmental factors that affect a population’s health.
- Discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequalities, and racism impact determinants of a population’s health.
- Analyze how social, political, and economic determinants contribute to population health status, disease, and health inequities.
- Apply an ecological perspective to exploring links between human and animal health.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Preparedness/Classroom Engagement | 60 points |
| Case Study Analyses | 60 points |
| Community Oral History & Digital Storytelling Project | 150 points |
| End-of Course Learning Reflection | 30 points |
| Total | 300 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 279 - 300 | A |
| 270 - 278 | A- |
| 261 - 269 | B+ |
| 249 - 260 | B |
| 240 - 248 | B- |
| 231 - 239 | C+ |
| 219 - 230 | C |
| 210 - 218 | C- |
| 200 - 209 | D+ |
| 189 - 199 | D |
| Below 189 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
This is an in-person graduate level seminar that starts with preparation. This means doing and processing the required readings and any related homework enough to bring something substantive (i.e. a question or concern raised or a new connection) to the in-class discussion.
In-class attendance and participation mean showing up as a colleague, listening carefully enough to build on what others say and advancing the conversation.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.