HEALTH 104 - Introduction to Public Health

    Recent Professors
    Kayle S. Hurst, Melissa D. Cline
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4
    Description
    From a population-based perspective, the factors influencing health and disease focused on basic concepts and terminologies of public health and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines are covered. Topics will include history, health promotion, determinants of health and burden of disease, legal and ethical issues, epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable disease, environmental health, community organizing and health promotion programming, environmental health and safety, global health, healthcare policy, management, and career opportunities in public health.