Geography (GEOG) - Urban Health

GEOG 4237  Urban Health

Prerequisites:

GEOG 3236

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

This systematic human geography course considers the influence of urban environments on human health and well-being. Topics will include urban-rural health differentials, urban health in the developed versus underdeveloped world, vulnerable populations, urban pollution, and the potential health impacts of urban design.