Scientific Inquiry and Analysis

Core Ed courses

These Core Ed: Scientific Inquiry and Analysis courses from the College of Health bring scientific thinking to real-world health questions — from climate change and planetary health to disease outbreaks and public health response.

No prerequisites, open to any major and designed to be approachable for non-science students.

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    H 244 Science of Human and Planetary Health

    Learn how you can help create a healthier, more sustainable future. Explore how climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss affect human health in this solutions-focused course.

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    HHS 120 Disease Detectives

    Curious why some people get sick and others don’t? In HHS 120 Disease Detectives, you’ll explore real health mysteries, learn to track outbreaks and discover how public health saves lives.