Overview of community health principles, epidemiology, and health promotion strategies in Ontario.
Course details
This course introduces the foundational principles of public health, focusing on community wellness, epidemiology, and health promotion within the Ontario context. You will explore how communities stay healthy and how interventions are designed to prevent illness and promote well-being.
You will examine the social determinants of health and their impact on different populations. The course covers basic epidemiological methods for tracking health trends and evaluating the effectiveness of public health initiatives. No prior health science background is required.
Who takes this course
HLTH 1350 is an elective course open to students in the following programs:
Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 30
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Define core concepts in public health and community wellness.
- Describe the role of epidemiology in tracking disease and health trends.
- Identify key health promotion strategies used in Ontario.
- Analyze how social determinants affect community health outcomes.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Participation and quizzes | 40 |
| Community health project | 60 |