An introduction to the principles of environmental control as they relate to protection of human health. Topics include history and philosophy of public and environmental health, basic epidemiology, solid waste management, rodent, insect and plant pest control; childhood and occupational lead poisoning, on-site waste-water disposal systems, individual water supply systems, temporary residences, recreation areas, migrant labor camps, air quality, noise, housing quality, institutional environmental health and an overview of state and federal law, codes, rules and regulations which apply in these areas. Field trips may be required. [Spring] Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied Learning-Other [3 credits] [3 contact hours]
- Subject
- ENHT
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- cobleskill.edu