Description
This course focuses primarily on application of general public health concepts and tools specifically from the perspective of Kauaʻi and the State of Hawaiʻi. Broader public health issues will also be discussed as they relate to Kauaʻi and State of Hawaiʻi. Students will be exposed to specific challenges and successes in Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi as they relate to public health. Students will also engage in a series of ethical debates regarding topics of public health interest in Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi.
Prerequisites
"C" or higher in PH 201.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
- Identify and discuss a range of real-world public health problems.
- Identify gaps in knowledge related to a public health problem.
- Discuss ethical concerns and promote ethical decision making behaviors.
- Identify historical events and foundations for ethical discussion.
- Engage in critical thinking and both written and oral presentation skills.
- Engage in self-directed inquiry and intellectual curiosity.
- Actively participate in collaborative and cooperative work among student peers.
- Engage in self-assessment and reflection among students.
- Foster a sense of cultural awareness and social justice.
- Foster a respect for difference in cultural and personal identity.
- Encourage stewardship of the natural environment, including respect for natural resources and sustainability.