GPH 3700 Planetary Health Perspectives from Costa Rica
This course examines the linkages between human health and the natural environment. Emerging health issues related to how humans have disrupted earth’s natural systems and how these changes are impacting the global burden of disease are covered. Topics explored during the course will include climate change, emerging infectious diseases, natural and manmade disasters, air quality, and food security. Students learn through real-life examples and field site visits in Costa Rica, a country hosting 5% of global biodiversity and a wide range of ecosystems.