PHLT 101 Introduction to the Science of Public Health
This CAPS program course provides students with an introduction to fundamental concepts and approaches underlying public health. Topics covered include evidence and prevention-based perspectives on health; the social context of health and health disparities; environment and health; health and our food system; the role of community in public health; effective public health interventions; ethical issues in public health; and future directions in public health. Special focus will be paid to the South, Memphis, and the topic of HIV/AIDS.