PHT 611 - Disease & Wellbeing Across Lifespan, 3 credit hours

In this course the students will use concepts from population health, biology, and nutrition, pharmacology, and biopsychosocial sciences to critically examine the determinants of health, wellness, and illness across the lifespan. Environmental, sociocultural, and economic factors that influence health care practices are emphasized. Theories of health, wellness, and illness are related to health promotion, disease prevention, and illness prevention interventions will be explored.