This course is considered a public health “survey” class because it briefly introduces a wide variety of topics within the public health field. If you find you want more information on any of the topics, you will find links at the end of each section of this document that will direct you to more in-depth information. As a result of this class, you should be able to:
Identify the multifaceted determinants of disease in population health.
Identify the components of evidence based public health and apply them in a variety of public health situations.
Identify the fundamental roles of public health and how those roles are exhibited in public health organizations, funding, workforce, and regulations.
Identify and discuss the roles of public health in addressing health disparities and the needs of vulnerable populations.
Identify one or more occupations within the public health realm and describe the education/ credentialing process to enter that field.
The following recipes, or games, are intended to be used as reference and study for the college course: Improvisation. This format has been set up to help with ease of quick learning and immediate application. Bon Appétit !
A survey course of discrete mathematics for non-physical science majors. Topics include systems of inequalities, linear programming, probability and probability distributions, and an introduction to descriptive statistics. The course emphasizes problem solving through the use of computer spreadsheets.
Art & Soul started with the exchange of art between two friends - abstract paintings done in response to short poems. Sometimes the reverse would occur - the creation of an abstract watercolor or photograph prompted a new poem. This collaboration is known as ekphrasis, a very special partnership between the writer and artist. The process, which began so slowly, sped forward into a gentle, magical expression of love and trust among five creatives, all former community college colleagues. Art & Soul illustrates an intersection of words and images and a love for the ways in which art changes our lives.
Art & Soul
ISBN: 979-8-218-96480-1
Design & Artwork by M’Liss Runyon
Edited by Jane White
Artwork, Poetry & Photography by M'Liss Runyon
Poetry by Victoria L. Davis, Robin Havenick, J.D. Mackenzie and Jane White