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Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 19 hours
  • Course by University of Michigan
  • Offered by

About

The first course of the Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health specialization will provide you with a foundation in environmental health sciences (EHS). We will explore four main topics. The first is an introduction to EHS and the exposure-disease model – a very useful framework for understanding the influence of the environment on human health. The second topic is key concepts in EHS and environmental health policies that can be used to address and reduce the impacts of environmental health hazards. The third topic is the application of systems thinking to understand and analyze environmental health issues. The fourth and final topic is occupational health, which is a key environment that represents a major source of morbidity and mortality from a public health perspective.

Modules

Welcome to the Course

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself

1 Videos

  • Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

3 Readings

  • Course Syllabus
  • Community Engagement
  • Help Us Learn More About You!

Basic Concepts of Environmental Health Sciences

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Exposure-Disease Framework Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Exposure-Disease Framework
  • Introduction to Environmental Health
  • Exposure-Disease Framework Details

1 Readings

  • Environmental Health Sciences in a Translational Research Framework

Environmental Hazards

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • EHS in the News

2 Videos

  • Major Environmental Health Events
  • Hazards and Exposures

1 Readings

  • Environmental Health: Lessons from the Past and Looking to the Future

Environmental Health Policy

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Overview of Environmental Health Policy
  • EHS Policy Process and Agencies

1 Readings

  • Is There a Role for Benefit-Cost Analysis in Environmental, Health, and Safety Regulation?

Evaluating Environmental Health Policy

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Policy Impacts on Motor Vehicle Safety Practice Quiz
  • Week 2 Quiz

2 Videos

  • Evaluating Policy Impacts on Health
  • Example: Evaluating Policy Impacts on Motor Vehicle Safety

3 Readings

  • 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu IIHS crash Test
  • Evaluate Policy Impacts on Your State's Motor Vehicle Safety
  • Health Benefits of Air Pollution Reduction

Exposure pathways and mapping

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 ExternalTool
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1 External Tool

  • Optional: Submit Assignment 2: Personal Exposure Pathway

1 Discussions

  • Pathways Example: Nanoparticles

2 Videos

  • Pathways and Routes of Exposure
  • Assessing Exposures

1 Readings

  • Optional: Assignment 2 Instructions: Personal Exposure Pathway

Systems Thinking and Environmental Health

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Required: Assignment 3: Toxic Release Inventory

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Systems Thinking
  • Approaches to Systems Thinking
  • Example: Applying Systems Thinking to EHS Hazards
  • Toxic Release Inventory (TR) Assignment

1 Readings

  • The Application of Systems Thinking in Health: Why Use Systems Thinking?

Occupational Health Challenges

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Why Underreporting Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Occupational Health
  • Occupational Health Hazards
  • Occupational Health Outcomes

1 Readings

  • An Approach to Assess the Burden of Work-Related Injury, Disease, and Distress

Improving Occupational Health

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Identifying Occupational Hazard Control Practice Quiz
  • Week 4 Quiz

2 Videos

  • Agencies Focused on Occupational Health
  • Controlling Occupational Hazards

Course Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Recap on Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health

1 Readings

  • Post-Course Survey

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Discover the crucial role of environmental health in global public well-being through the course "Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health." Offered within the Science & Engineering domain, this foundational course is led by Coursera and is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of environmental health sciences (EHS). Throughout the course, learners will delve into four comprehensive topics. Starting with an introduction to EHS and the exposure-disease model, students will grasp how environmental factors influence human health. The course then covers essential EHS concepts and discusses environmental health policies aimed at mitigating health hazards. The third focus area involves applying systems thinking to analyze environmental health challenges. Finally, the course explores occupational health, highlighting its significance as a major public health concern. Spanning over a duration of 1140 minutes, this foundational-level course is accessible through Coursera's Starter and Professional subscription plans. It is tailored for individuals seeking to build a solid foundation in environmental health, including public health professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between the environment and human health. Join this course to enhance your expertise and contribute to global public health initiatives.

Richard Neitzel
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Richard Neitzel