GENE 345
Principles of Public Health

This course provides a basic overview of public health, societal and public policy issues, population-based interventions, and healthcare delivery systems. Public health genetics activities and perspectives at the local, state, and federal level, as well as academia and industry are illustrated using existing programs and projects as examples. This course takes a hands-on approach, using problem-based and student-directed learning through lectures and small group discussions and projects to highlight the role of theory and practice in public health within the context of genetics medicine.