Apr 25, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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EH 5200 - Health and the Built Environment


Physiological and psychological aspects of the impact of the built environment on health. Emphasis on housing and building standards, neighborhood design, health disparities, and sustainability. Highlights health outcomes associated with institutional settings such as prisons, hospitals, and schools.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe how to conduct assessments of the health and safety of indoor environments.
  • Describe the variety of factors affecting the indoor environment and how to control them.
  • Evaluate the impact of social determinants on health disparities.
  • Explain the laws and regulations applicable to indoor environments.
  • Summarize the role that environmental health professionals can play to influence healthy communities.



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