Environmental Health: the Foundation of Global Public Health
Master fundamental concepts in environmental health sciences and policy frameworks for public health.
Master fundamental concepts in environmental health sciences and policy frameworks for public health.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Apply the exposure-disease framework to health issues
Analyze environmental health policies and impacts
Use systems thinking for problem-solving
Evaluate occupational health hazards
Assess exposure pathways and controls
Develop evidence-based policy recommendations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.4 Hours PreRecorded video
7 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational course explores the core principles of environmental health sciences and their role in global public health. Students learn about the exposure-disease framework, environmental health policies, systems thinking approaches, and occupational health concerns. The curriculum covers key concepts in hazard assessment, exposure pathways, and policy evaluation, with special emphasis on understanding how environmental factors impact human health outcomes. Through case studies and practical assignments, students develop skills in analyzing environmental health issues and evaluating policy effectiveness.
Week 1: Welcome & Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 2: Environmental Health Policy
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 3: Exposure Pathways & Systems Thinking in Environmental Health
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Week 4: Occupational Health
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences; Associate Director, Global Public Health
Richard Neitzel, PhD, MS, CIH, FAIHA, is an Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan. He specializes in exposure science, focusing on the characterization of exposures to noise, heavy metals, and other ototoxic substances, along with psychosocial stressors and injury risk factors. Neitzel's research spans both domestic and international contexts, incorporating innovative methodologies and exposure sensing technologies to enhance public health practices. He is currently leading a national study in partnership with Apple Inc. to assess music and noise exposure impacts on hearing and cardiovascular health.In addition to his academic role, Neitzel serves as a consultant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on noise exposure reduction strategies. His extensive teaching portfolio includes courses such as "Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health" and "Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health." With a commitment to translating research findings into practical applications, Neitzel actively contributes to advancing occupational and public health through his work at the University of Michigan.
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