Overview
Description
We explore how different elements of the built environment, including buildings, roads, neighborhoods and parks, affect a wide range of physical and mental health outcomes among different populations.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Junior or senior standing.
Recommended Preparation
PBH 101
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Recommended Preparation
Recommended Preparation: PBH 101
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall
Terms
fall
Restrictions
Junior or senior standing.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- describe the range of factors included in the definition of ‘built environment.’
- compare and contrast different built environments and their potential influences the on health of individuals who live, work, and play within them.
- assess how built environments can negatively or positively affect the health of vulnerable populations.
- justify recommendations for built environment design based on maximizing health benefits and minimizing detrimental effects on health.