PH 700 Biostatistics Application of statistical methods to health data:
demographic concepts, life tables, rates and their use in administration and
epidemiology, measurements and distributions, testing of significance, and
concepts of sampling. Prereq: elementary statistics or calculus.
PH 701 Principles of Health Care Administration Interaction of official and voluntary health agencies at
local, regional, and national levels. Examination of objectives, organization,
and administration. Emphasis on impact of managed care on access and quality of
care.
PH 702 Environmental Health and Safety Survey of chemical, physical, and biological factors
influencing quality of ambient, workplace, and home environments; air and water
pollution; radiation and noise hazards; hazardous sub-stances; solid wastes;
food protection; accidents; pesticides. Open to matriculated and
non-matriculated students.
PH 703 Epidemiology Lectures, seminars, exercises on concepts, principles, and
uses of epidemiology. Study of selected communicable and chronic diseases to
illustrate description of distributions and causes, analysis of causes,
approaches to prevention.
PH 710 Urban Health Promotion Examines impact of social and political forces on the
health of urban populations and describes roles for public health professionals
in promoting health of urban communities.
PH 720 Computer Applications in Public Health Introduces students to the various computer tools available
for the analysis of public health data. Topics include: statistical analysis
using spreadsheet programs, application of GIS to public health problems,
modeling of contaminant releases, toxicological evaluations and creation of Web
pages and Web sites. Prereq: PH 700.
PH 740 Public Health Policy Through in-depth exploration of
major health issues, course examines how government policies and social and
economic factors influence the practice of public health in urban settings and
how public health professionals can influence policy. Prereq: At least 33 credits
including PH 700,701,702,703, and 710. Matriculated students only.
PH 770.01 Advanced Public Health Research Spring semester only. Advisor
approval required. Elective
PH 783/784. 01,.2,.3 Independent
Study in Urban Public Health 1, 2 or 3 cr. Directed reading, research or field study
designed to permit exploration of a single area related to urban health in
depth, with faculty guidance. A faculty sponsor must agree to sponsor
independent study prior to registration. Each of the research centers
affiliated with the MPH program offers supervised independent study projects.
Prereq: Permission of advisor.
Community
Health Education Courses
COMHE 750 Community Health Assessment Introduces
theories, concepts and skills in community needs assessment, examines
assessment methods, data interpretation, epidemiological and social science
literature. Prepares students
to collect and analyze data on community health from a variety of sources, to
identify problems and assets, and to develop objectives for community health. Students will have written assignments
related to a community assessment including: reports on a community tour (3
pages), visit to a Community Board Meeting, a two-part community profile and a
literature review of intervention studies. (formerly Comhe 700) Pre or
Coreq: PH 710.
COMHE 751 Community Health Interventions The design, development, and fielding
of community-level interventions guided by theories from a wide variety of
disciplines.. (formerly Comhe 702) Prereq: Comhe
750 or 700 and PH 710.
COMHE 723 Sexuality Through the Life Cycle: Educational
and Clinical
COMHE 726 Health Education in the Workplace Development of health education
programs for prevention of occupational accidents and illnesses; role of
unions, health providers, and industry. Politics of health education in the
workplace. Health promotion in the workplace.
COMHE 737.01 Fieldwork Six weeks full time (210 hrs), 3
cr. Directed field experiences in official or voluntary health agencies or
community social agencies. Placement in relation to student’s background and
career expectations. Emphasis on applying classroom concepts and skills. Entire
time in one agency, or for shorter periods, in two or more agencies. Prereq:
completion of 21 cr incl COMHE 750, 751.
COMHE 737.02 Fieldwork/Capstone Six weeks full time (210 hrs), 3 cr..
Directed field experiences in official or voluntary health agencies or
community social agencies. Placement in relation to student’s background and
career expectations. Emphasis on applying classroom concepts and skills. Entire
time in one agency or, for shorter periods, in two or more agencies. Capstone
(culminating experience) seminar may be done in conjunction or following
737.02. Prereq: completion of 30 cr incl
COMHE 750, 751. Required
COMHE 752 Community Organization
for Health The
course will prepare students to work in communities by presenting the theory
and practice of organizing for social justice, skills for promoting leadership
development within communities, and the tools to create and sustain healthy
organizations. There will be individual and group work. Assignments will include the development of a community mobilization
strategy, including an issue analysis paper, a observation field report and/or
participation in a community organizing activity, and a group strategy paper. (formerly
Comhe 740) Prereq: COMHE 750 & 751. Required..
COMHE 753 Health Program Planning,
Funding, and Evaluation Identifying or designing a health program, finding funding sources, and
developing a proposal covering program need, program objectives, a management
and quality assurance plan, preliminary work, evaluation, budget, and a plan
for funding support. (formerly Comhe 741) Prereqs: PH 700, PH 710, Comhe 750, Comhe 751, Comhe 752.
COMHE
754 Evaluation & Research for Community Health Promotion & Disease
Prevention Basic
concepts, methods, and approaches for evaluation research applied to community
health education and health-related programs through a critical review of literature and a program evaluation design. Prereqs:
PH 700, PH 710, Comhe 750, Comhe 751, Comhe 752.
COMHE 770.70-.99 Topics in
Community Health Education Courses on current areas of professional interest, offered
periodically. All 770 courses are considered electives. Examples are:
COMHE 770.39 Developing Community
Control Program for Asthma
COMHE 770.41 Interdisciplinary
Research in Urban Health – elective or serves in lieu of Comhe 754
COMHE 770.70 Infectious Disease
Control
COMHE 770.71 Epidemiology of
Infectious Diseases
COMHE 770.76 Immigration and Health
COMHE 770.88 Public Health Law
COMHE 770.94 Advanced Topics in HIV
Prevention
COMHE 770.96 Ethnicity and Disease
COMHE 770.97 Health, Society &
Cities
COMHE 770.98 Social Dimensions of
Health
Public
Health Nutrition Courses
NUTR 700 Seminar in Dietetics
Practice Discussions
and student presentations of topics of current interest in the practice of
dietetics and public health nutrition. Open to DI students only.
NUTR 701 Pre-Professional Practice
in Dietetics: Clinical Supervised externship in clinical dietetics and classroom discussions
of readings and field experiences. Open to DI students only.
NUTR 702 Pre-Professional Practice
in Dietetics: Food Service Supervised externship in food service and personnel management, and
classroom discussions of readings and field experiences. Open to DI students
only.
NUTR 703 Pre-Professional Practice
in Dietetics: Community Supervised externship in community nutrition and classroom discussions
of readings and field experiences. Open to DI students only.
NUTR 710 Principles of Public
Health Nutrition Fundamentals
of nutrition in public health as they apply to health promotion and disease
prevention for individuals and society, with emphasis on urban populations.
NUTR 720 Nutrition in Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention Relationship of diet and chronic disease. Integration of
epidemiologic, clinical, and experimental evidence in the development of
nutrition policy to reduce disease risk.
NUTR 730 Nutritional Assessment of
Urban Communities and Populations
at Risk The collection and analysis of data
for the purposes of identification of, and designing interventions for,
individuals and urban populations at nutritional risk.
NUTR 731 Human Nutrition and
Metabolism Comprehensive
study and evaluation of current research on biochemical and metabolic
significance of car-bohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
to human nutrition.
NUTR 733 Nutrition and Health
Through the Life Cycle Relation of nutrition to growth and development. Nutritional concerns
of the geriatric population. Nutrition requirements throughout the life cycle.
NUTR 734 Therapeutic Nutrition in
the Management of Chronic Disease
Investigation of interrelationships
between chronic diseases and the therapeutic modification of food consumption.
NUTR 737.1 Public Health Nutrition
Fieldwork I 210
hrs, 3 cr. Directed field experiences in public health nutrition agencies
and/or programs.
NUTR 737.2 Public Health Nutrition
Fieldwork II 210
hrs, 3 cr. Directed field experiences in public health nutrition agencies
and/or programs.
NUTR 751 Nutritional Contribution
of Foods Nutrient
and non-nutrient components of foods. Physical and chemical properties of foods
and their relationship to health.
NUTR 752 Food Service and Personnel
Management The
organization and administration of food service operations, especially in
community settings.
NUTR 770 Topics in Public Health
Nutrition Courses
on current topics in public health nutrition. All 770 courses are considered electives and are offered periodically.
Environmental & Occupational Sciences
Courses
The following courses are
routinely offered within the EOHS program. Additional specialized courses are
added as needed.
Key:
F - courses offered in Fall semester
S - courses offered in Spring semester
V - Variable, generally offered once within a 3 semester period
EOHS 702 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH: (F, S)
Entry level elective course (strongly recommended though) with no
prerequisites. The course covers the history and regulation of occupational
safety and health in the
EOHS 705
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY: (Fall)
Entry level required course with no graduate prerequisites. Basic review of
inorganic and organic chemistry using environmental (air and water) examples.
Recommended for students who feel a need to improve their chemistry knowledge
and skills. Homework problems and exams. College math required. Required
for MPH (must have taking equivalent course as BA/BS student for MS)
EOHS 710 INDUSTRIAL
SAFETY: (V)
Intermediate course. Strongly recommended for students interested in
certification in IH (CIH) or Safety (CSP). Topics include: fire safety,
compressed gases, electrical hazards, explosives, construction safety and
safety management.
EOHS 725 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH LAW: (V)
Intermediate
course. Recommended prerequisite: EOHS 702 Intro. to
PH 783.01-4 INDEPENDENT
STUDY: (F, S, Summer)
These courses are used to credit students who have done either an internship,
continuing education courses, research and/or a thesis project. Graduate
advisor permission required. (1, 2, 3 credits)
EOHS 741
ENVIRONMENTAL AND INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE LABORATORY: (F, S)
Advanced required course. Prerequisites EOHS 705, and college level chemistry.
Maximum of 12 students (matriculating students will be given preference). 4
credits Required for MS
EOHS 743 AIR POLLUTION
MANAGEMENT: (V)
Intermediate level course, (pH 702 or 705 recommended pre or corequisites).
Sources, distribution, control and environmental health implications of ambient
air pollution.
EOHS 745 HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT: (S)
Entry level course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are recommended corequisites). Sources,
transportation and disposal of all hazardous wastes and materials. Covers some
of the topics of the 40 hr hazardous waste site workers course.
EOHS 746 WATER
RESOURCES: (F)
Entry level course, although pH 702 or EOHS 705 are recommended corequisites.
Topics include; collection, distribution and treatment of water and wastewater.
Taught by a leading NYC DEP wastewater professional.
EOHS 747 HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION: (S)
Entry level course, although pH 702 or EOHS 705 are recommended corequisites
Topics include; hazard assessment methods, risk evaluation, theory and use of
direct reading instruments in conducting EOHS evaluations. Lecture and
lab. Required for MPH degree
EOHS 754
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL TOXICOLOGY: (S)
Advanced course. System effects as well as materials toxicology. College
biology, chemistry and organic chemistry are required. Intense course covering
systematic review of the toxicology of major organ systems, health effects of
categories of toxins and a review of appropriate legislation. Required for MS
and MPH
EOHS 755 INDUSTRIAL
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS: (F)
Advanced course. Prerequisite, EOHS 757 Ind. Hygiene. Fundamentals of
ventilation system design and operation. College math required. Strongly
recommended for students in industrial hygiene and those pursuing certification
in industrial hygiene. Required for MS degree .
EOHS 757 INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENE: (F, S)
Prerequisite, EOHS 705 or equivalent. Intermediate level required course in the
identification, evaluation and control of industrial hazards (chemical,
biological and physical). Required for MS degree.
EOHS 759 INDUSTRIAL
PROCESSES AND SITE VISITS: (S)
Advanced course, (EOHS 757 required). Students will be familiarized with a
number of industrial processes (electroplating, foundries, chemical
manufacturing, etc.) and will visit approximately 7 industrial facilities.
Flexibility in taking time off for daytime field trips necessary. Required for
MS degree.
EOHS 760 and EOHS 761 EOHS
INTERNSHIP (F,S,SUMMER)
Supervised EOHS related field internship consisting of 210 hours.
Required for MPH and MS degree.
EOHS 762 NOISE AND RADIATION HAZARDS AND CONTROLS: (S)
Advanced course, (EOHS 757 or 705 are recommended). Sources, evaluation and
control of noise and radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing). First 7 weeks is
Noise topics followed by Radiation section. Required for MS degree.
EOHS 765
ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND SITE ASSESSMENTS: (V)
Advanced course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are prerequisites). The purpose of this
course is to teach students how to conduct Phase I and Phase II environmental
assessments. In addition, Environmental Compliance Auditing will be introduced
and presented. Required for MPH degree.
EOHS 770.69 SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT: (V)
Entry level course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are recommended corequisites). Sources,
transportation and disposal of all solid wastes. Does not overlap significantly
with Hazardous Waste Course.
EOHS 770.72
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: (V)
Prerequisite, pH 702 or EOHS 705. Comprehensive law course taught by a
practicing environmental lawyer covering topics in air, water and land
contamination. Extensive reading involved. Review of appropriate legislation. Elective
EOHS 770.73 ERGONOMICS:
(V)
Entry level course. The study of the relationship of workers to their work
environment; also known as human factors engineering. Topics include workplace
evaluation and design, work postures, and disease. Elective
EOHS 770.75 INDOOR AIR
QUALITY: (V)
Entry level course, PH 702 or EOHS 705 are recommended corequisites). Sources,
evaluation and control of indoor air contaminants with a focus on conducting
indoor air quality evaluations. Review of ASHRAE guidelines and upcoming
legislation.
EOHS 770.77 LEAD
ABATEMENT / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: (V)
Advanced course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are prerequisites). This is actually 2
courses. The first course (7 weeks) will cover sources, control and regulations
involving lead, and include the lead standard and the developing field of lead
abatement. The second course (6 weeks) will cover PPE. Topics include:
respirator selection and use, and clothing, eye and hand protection. Taught by
well known and practicing industrial hygienist. Elective
EOHS 770.79 FIRE SAFETY
AND PREVENTION: (V)
Advanced course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are prerequisites). Chemistry and
classification of fires, fire inspection procedures, suppression systems,
review of NFPA and NYC fire codes. Review of emergency response procedures
involved in hazardous materials cleanups. Taught by a practicing NY fire safety
professional.
EOHS 770.80 GROUND WATER
CONTAMINATION AND HYDROGEOLOGY: (V)
Advanced course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are prerequisites). Elective
EOHS 770.82 INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENE AT HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES: (V)
Advanced course, (pH 702 or EOHS 705 are prerequisites). This advanced course
seeks to teach students about the health and safety responsibilities involved
in protecting hazardous waste site workers. The course will cover all the
topics mandated in 29 CFR 1910.120 and students will be eligible to receive a
certificate upon completion (40 hour HAZWOPER training). Elective