This course is part of Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand climate change impacts on human health and ecosystems
Evaluate causes and effects of global climate change
Explore sustainability frameworks and energy solutions
Analyze climate change policies and adaptation strategies
Assess health impacts across high and low-income countries
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores the critical intersection of climate change, sustainability, and global public health. Students learn about climate change indicators, global impacts, and health consequences across different regions. The curriculum covers climate change mitigation strategies, sustainability frameworks, and energy efficiency. Through practical assignments and case studies, learners evaluate policies and develop skills in assessing environmental impacts on human health.
Week 1: Impacts of Climate Change
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 2: Responding to Climate Change
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 3: Sustainability
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Week 4: Climate Change Case Peer-Review Assignment
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Impacts of the Environment on Global Public Health
Instructor
Associate Professor, Environmental Health Sciences; Associate Director, Global Public Health
Richard Neitzel, PhD, MS, CIH, FAIHA, is an Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Global Public Health at the University of Michigan. He specializes in exposure science, focusing on the characterization of exposures to noise, heavy metals, and other ototoxic substances, along with psychosocial stressors and injury risk factors. Neitzel's research spans both domestic and international contexts, incorporating innovative methodologies and exposure sensing technologies to enhance public health practices. He is currently leading a national study in partnership with Apple Inc. to assess music and noise exposure impacts on hearing and cardiovascular health.In addition to his academic role, Neitzel serves as a consultant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) on noise exposure reduction strategies. His extensive teaching portfolio includes courses such as "Climate Change, Sustainability, and Global Public Health" and "Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health." With a commitment to translating research findings into practical applications, Neitzel actively contributes to advancing occupational and public health through his work at the University of Michigan.
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