Course Description
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Course Name
Environment, Health and Development
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Host University
Universidad del Norte
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Location
Barranquilla, Colombia
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Area of Study
Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Global Health, Health Science
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Language Level
Advanced
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Contact Hours
48 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course reviews the fundamental theories that allow the understanding of the envrionmental aspect, assuming a simmple understanding, as one of the key determinants of health and sustainable development. The course includes a conceptual elaboration and continues with an analysis of the environmental regulations, the recognition of environmental elementals and their interactions, and critical analysis of environmental impact on health and human development.