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E S 56

Introduction to Environmental Health · 4 units

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About this course

This is an introductory course in the field of environmental health - a branch of public health dealing with the effects of environmental hazards. Topics covered in this course include air and water pollution, industrial and hazardous waste, noise and radiation, food and waterborne diseases, and vectors (disease-carrying organisms). The course examines toxic chemicals found in pesticides and other consumer products, including the impact they have on human health. This course also investigates the laws, regulations, standards, and policies governing environmental and occupational exposures and the principles and practices used to reduce human health risks. The course also explores associated job and career opportunities in this environmental field.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC
E S 56Introduction to Environmental HealthOpen1 section · 24 seats reported · 1 instructor
  • CRN 28967 · 01Sanders · TBA TBA · ONLINEOpen · 24

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Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

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