Courses Details

PUBHLTH401: Exploring the public health spectrum of cancer: from prevention to survivorship

Undergraduate level
Residential
Fall term(s) for residential students;
3 credit hour(s) for residential students;
Instructor(s): Alison Mondul (Residential);
Prerequisites: None
Advisory Prerequisites: PUBHLTH200, first year writing requirement
Description: The course will review the socio-demographic magnitude of cancer in the US and globally, basic concepts of cancer biology and the causes of cancer. Major risk factors such as tobacco and obesity will be discussed. Students will be introduced to the concepts of prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
Syllabus for PUBHLTH401