University of Michigan - Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health
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- Public/Government Institute
Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health at Coursera Overview
Duration | 19 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health at Coursera Highlights
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- Earn a Certificate upon completion
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Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health at Coursera Course details
- The second course of the Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health specialization will explore a number of different environmental hazards.
- These are: air pollution, water pollution, solid and hazardous waste, and two physical hazards (radon and noise).
- These hazards each have the potential to harm human health, and we will explore how you may come into contact with these hazards and how they may harm you, as well as what we can do to minimize these exposures and health impacts.
- We will also explore two additional key topics: urban and global health, and the influence of the built environment on human health.
Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health at Coursera Curriculum
Week 1: Air & Water Pollution
Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health
Introduction to Air Pollution
Key Concepts in Air Pollution
Controlling Air Pollution
Criteria Air Pollutants
Challenges in Air Pollution
Introduction to Water Pollution
Key Concepts in Water Pollution
Controlling Water Pollution
Key Water Pollutants
Course Syllabus
Community Engagement
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Health Effects of Ambient Air Pollution in Developing Countries
Optional: What US Cities Looked Like Before EPA Regulated Pollution
Assessing Exposure and Health Consequences of Chemicals in Drinking Water
Sources of Exposure Data Practice Quiz
Week 1 Quiz
Week 2: Physical Hazards (Noise and Radon) and Solid Waste
Radon
Noise
Introduction to Solid Waste
Solid Waste Disposal Methods
Solid Waste - How Does the U.S. Compare?
Introduction to Hazardous Waste
A Foundational Hazardous Waste Event
Hazardous Waste Disposal Methods
Impact of Poor Solid Waste Management on Health in Developing Countries
Personal Radiation Exposure Calculator Practice Quiz
Personal Noise Calculator Practice Quiz
Household Hazardous Waste Inventory Practice Quiz
Week 2 Quiz
Week 3: Urbanization and Global Health
Introduction to Urbanization
Introduction to Urban Health
Introduction to Population Pressure
Introduction to Global Health
Demographic and Epidemiologic Transitions
Urban and transport planning, environmental exposures and health-new concepts, methods and tools to improve health in cities
Health Consequences of Environmental Exposures
Week 4: Built Environment
Introduction to Built Environment
Levels of Built Environment to Consider
Community Design
Active Transportation
Recap on Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health
Public Health and the Built Environment: Historical, Empirical, and Theoretical Foundations for an Expanded Role
Impact of policy and built environment changes on obesity-related outcomes
Post-Course Survey
Neighborhood Built Environment Issues Practice Quiz
Week 4 Quiz
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