As of  1/10/01
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH  SCIENCES:

Canceled:
P6313 Physiology

Addition:
P8380 Urban Environmental Planning/Kinney, 3 credits, Thursday, 3:00-5:00. Call No. 97750.

P8380 Urban Environmental Planning
This course will cover the major environmental problems in urban areas and propose new opportunities for bringing about solutions, from global to local initiatives. Although New York City will serve as a special focus, the differences in the environmental priorities of cities in the developing and developed world will be addressed from both a public health and equity perspective. The unifying them for each topic will be the current state of affairs and the possible impact on the future of urban planning and public health practice.

Course requirements include attendance and active participation in classroom discussions (35%); preparing 2-4 page topic summary, outline and bibliography for a final term paper (20%); and final semester paper (45%).

P9300 Topics in Environmental Sciences Change Day from Wednesday, 12:00-3:00 to Monday, 12:00-3:00

EPIDEMIOLOGY:

Addition:
P8404  Epidemiology of Genetic of Aging/Lee/Albert, 3 credits, Thursday, 2:00-4:30.  Permission Required. Call No. 81901.

Epidemiology of Genetic of Aging
An introduction to research in aging from both the epidemiolgic and human genetics perspectives. Methodologic and substantive issues related to aging health profiles are discussed.  Topics include study design, modeling of aging, active life expectancy, geriatric conditions, statistical genetics methods, gene mapping of aging phenotypes, human model system, and application to health policy.  Required readings, three papers, and one problem set.
Prerequisite: P8438 Epidemiology II.

P8440 Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases Change Day and Time from Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 to Wednesday, 1:00-4:00
 

SOCIOMEDICAL SCIENCES:

Addition:
P8769 Health-Related Issues in Quality of Life Across the Adult Life Course/Yancu,Tuesday, 9:00-11:30,  Call No. 82350. (formerly P6742 Quality of life in Health and Aging)

Canceled:
P6741 Overview of Long-term Health Care Services in Aging
P8704 Introduction to Medical Sociology
P8718 Privacy, the State and Epidemic Diseases
P8780 Community Development: Linking Services, Training, Research and Activtism

P6732 Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Seminar 
Class Dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 14, 21, Mar 7, 20,  Apr 4, 18 and 25.

P8716 Historiography: History of Medicine and Public Health Change Day from Tuesday 10:00-12:00 to Monday, 10:00-12:00

P8743 Informal Social Networks Change Day and Time from Wednesday, 3:00-5:00 to Tuesday, 9:00-11:00

G8732 The Social History of America Medicine Change Day from Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 to Monday, 2:00-4:00

HP8510 Methods of Teaching in Health Care will be taught on 4 Fridays, January 23,February 9, March 2 and March 23 from 9:00-4:30 pm. This course presents students with a review of learning theories and their application to teaching adult learners with different backgrounds and levels of preparation. Development of specific modules for work in health care or academic settings will be the focus of the course. Students will have an opportunity for practice and evaluation of teaching strategies: lecture, discussion, problem-based learning (.e.g., case study method), experiential exercises (e.g., role-plays), audio-visual aids, critical thinking.