PHLT 1513 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41284,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Leonard Perry
Email: laperry@ysu.edu
Course Description
1513. Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety. Provides and introduction to and overview of the key areas of environmental health, one of the core areas of public health. Using the perspectives of the population and community, the course will cover factors associated with the development of environmental health problems. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Essentials of Environmental Health | Robert H. Friis | 9781284123975 |
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Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1-Introduction: The Environment at Risk & Chapter 2-Environmental Epidemiology & Chapter 3- Environmental Toxicology Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 Stanford Report-Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy increases preterm birth risk, Stanford study finds Garthwaite, J. (2021, August 23). Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy increases preterm birth risk, Stanford study finds. Stanford Report. | Environmental Risk, Epidemiology, and Toxicology | Discussion- Environmental Health Reflections Assignment- Examining John Snow’s Impact on Epidemiology Quiz- Chapter 1 Quiz- Chapter 2 Quiz- Chapter 3 All assessments are due on Sunday by 11:59pm EST |
| 8/31 | Chapter 4- Environmental Policy and Regulation & Chapter 5- Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Diseases & Chapter 6- Toxic Metals and Elements Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 The Lancet Planetary Health: Community-serving research addressing climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases Chaves, L. F., Friberg, M. D., Pascual, M., Calzada, J. E., Luckhart, S., & Bergmann, L. R. (2024). Community-serving research addressing climate change impacts on vector-borne diseases. The Lancet Planetary Health, 8(5). https://doi.org/10.1016/s2542-5196(24)00049-4 | Planetary Perils: Navigating Nature’s Risks and Human Responses | Discussion- Bugs, Bats, and Beyond: Controlling Disease Spread Assignment- Societal Uses, Health Implications, and Environmental Safeguards Quiz- Chapter 4 Quiz- Chapter 5 Quiz- Chapter 6 All assessments are due on Sunday by 11:59pm EST |
| 9/7 | Chapter 7- Pesticides and Other Chemicals Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 | Pesticides, Chemicals, and Midterm Insights | Discussion- DDT: A Double-Edged Sword in Public Health and the Environment Quiz- Chapter 7 Exam-Midterm Exam All assessments are due on Sunday by 11:59pm EST |
| 9/14 | Chapter 8- Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation & Chapter 9- Water Quality Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 | From Rays to Rivers: Exploring Radiation and Water Quality | Discussion- Water Quality and Public Health: Understanding the Risks and Protections Assignment- Nuclear Catastrophes: Impacts, Responses, and Policy Shifts Quiz- Chapter 8 Quiz- Chapter 9 All Assessments are due on Sunday by 11:59pm EST |
| 9/21 | Chapter 10- Air Quality & Chapter 12- Solid and Liquid Wastes Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 | Clearing the Air, Cleaning the Earth: A Look at Waste and Air Quality | Discussion- Solid Waste Management: Risks, Responsibilities, and Real-World Lessons Assignment- Invisible Hazards: Understanding and Improving Indoor Air Quality Quiz- Chapter 10 Quiz- Chapter 12 AllAssessments are due on Sunday by 11:59pm EST |
| 9/28 | Chapter 11-Food Safety & Chapter 13- Occupational Health Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 | Hazards on the Job and on the Table: Foundations of Food and Occupational Health | Discussion- Workplace Hazards: Then and Now Assignment- Uncovering the Source: A Case Study in Foodborne Illness Prevention Quiz- Chapter 11 Quiz- Chapter 13 All assessments are due on Sunday by 11:59pm EST |
| 10/5 | Chapter 14- Injuries with a Focus on Unintentional Injuries and Deaths Robert H. Friis, Essentials of Environmental Health, Third Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019 | From Accidents to Action: Unintentional Injuries and Final Evaluation | Assignment- Understanding and Preventing Unintentional Injuries Quiz- Chapter 14 Exam- Final Exam All work must be turned in on the DUE DATE. NO LATE SUBMISSIONS PERMITTED THIS FINAL WEEK. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.