Content Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

5-2025

Abstract

This course outline for Modern Concepts of Health and Disease provides a comprehensive framework for teaching foundational public health concepts to undergraduate students in an in-person setting, with flexibility for adaptation to online or hybrid formats. This outline is specifically designed to reduce financial barriers for students using Open Educational Resources (OER) and other free-to-students materials, ensuring equitable access to high-quality learning materials without the cost of traditional textbooks. The course is designed for a 15-week semester, divided into seven Modules. The course syllabus is available on request.

The assigned readings and videos were carefully curated to reflect diverse, evidence-based perspectives on key public health topics, including epidemiology, social determinants of health, chronic disease, and health promotion. These resources were selected from respected organizations and sources, ensuring students have access to accurate, current, and engaging content. The curated materials emphasize critical connections between individual behaviors, social contexts, and health outcomes, supporting a holistic understanding of public health.

The outline includes weekly topics, discussion questions, and suggested in-class activities, along with quizzes and assignment worksheets available upon request. These resources encourage active learning and critical thinking, helping students connect individual health behaviors to broader social contexts and structural health determinants. This course is designed to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and practical skills, encouraging students to address health inequities and promote social change. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to real-time developments in public health, making it a valuable resource for instructors seeking to create engaging, relevant, and affordable learning experiences for their students.

Rights Statement

CC BY-NC 4.0 https://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en

Cross-Department Submission

Colorado School of Public Health

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