Elementary Public Health: Tentative Schedule of Course Topics and Exams
Detailed information for each unit will be posted on the course web page
Exam dates listed below are tentative
Unit 1: Public Health – Local, National, Global:
Chapters: 1, 2, 3, 25 (recommended Chapters 26, 27)
Topics:
What is Public Health
History of Public Health
Public Health vs. Individual Health
Individual liberties – the story of Mary Mallon
Role of Government
Social and Economic Aspects of Public Health
Health Care
Exam 1:
Unit 2: Epidemiology:
Chapters: 4, 5, 6, (recommended Chapters 7, 8)
Topics:
Science of Public Health
case studies
Where to Find Public Health Information
Measures of frequency
Types of Epidemiologic Studies
Limits of Epidemiologic studies/Ethical Issues
more case studies
Exam 2:
Unit 3: Infectious Diseases:
Chapters: 9, 10, and additional materials
Topics:
Infectious Diseases – bacteria and viruses
Antibiotics and Vaccines
Food Borne Illness
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Emerging and Reemerging Diseases
Exam 3:
Unit 4: Chronic Diseases and Conditions:
Chapters: 11, 12, 13, 14 (parts of 15, 16, 17, 18)
Topics:
Cardiovascular Disease
Cancer
Skin cancer case study
Genetic Conditions
Behavior and Chronic Disease
Tobacco and Diet
Other topics depending on time
Exam 4: Final Exam
Final Exam: TBA