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Welcome to CHS 247
Instructors:
Anne R. Pebley <pebley
[AT] ucla.edu>
Office: 41-257 CHS - Phone: 310-794-1175
Office Hours: Contact Rachel Veerman for appointment
<rveerman[AT]ucla.edu> 310-794-4309
Jessica Gipson
<jgipson[AT]ucla.edu>
Office: 46-071B CHS Phone:
310-794-7028
Office
Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 10-11:30 AM
Classroom: 61-235 CHS
Class Time: TR 12:00 - 1:50 PM
During the past 50 to 100 years, the world population
has changed dramatically. This course focuses on the reasons behind
these changes and their consequences for the future health and well-being of
the human population. The major focus is primarily Latin America,
Asia, and Africa, but the situation in the United States and other
industrialized countries will also be covered.
Syllabus: The syllabus is available
from the website at:
www.ph.ucla.edu/class/chs/chs247
Click on
Print Syllabus (PDF) on the left side. No password required.
Readings:
The readings are available from the website at:
www.ph.ucla.edu/class/chs/chs247 For current students only –pw
protected. Click on "Syllabus and Class Slides" and the readings are listed
under each class. Handouts and optional readings will also be posted
on the website. Let instructors and Rachel Veerman (rveerman[AT]ucla.edu)
know immediately about any problems accessing web-based or other readings or
video.
Main Class Website: The readings are
on the class website at
www.ph.ucla.edu/class/chs/chs247.
Moodle Website:
There is also a CHS 247 Moodle
website athttps://ccle.ucla.edu/course/view/11W-COMHLT247-1
that will be used in this class for communication among students and between
instructors and students. Please
bookmark both the class website and the moodle website.
Course requirements and grading:
1. Completing required readings and class participation
(30 percent of grade)
2. Demographic problem set (20 percent of grade)
Due (2/3)
3. Synopsis of Term Paper (10 percent of grade) Two to three page synopsis of central question
and approach of term paper. Must be posted to Moodle website by Due (2/17)
4. Final Term Paper (40 percent of grade):
a.
15 to 20 page paper (must be typed) on topic instructor and student agree
on. Due via e-mail to instructors by
11 PM on the last day of class (3/10).
b. 1-page description
of findings of the paper must be posted to CHS
247 Moodle website: Due by 3/10.
Learning Objectives and Core Competencies
Upon completion of this course, students should be able
to:
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Discuss the policy making process in the
United States and other
countries and how to influence this process
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Understand the demographic history and current
status of the human population
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Describe multiple rationales for formulation of
population policies by governments throughout the world
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Outline the relationship of economic development,
environmental change, reproductive rights and population growth
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Use demographic methods and techniques to measure
demographic growth and change
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Use demographic projections and understand
population project techniques
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Discuss social, economic, political, and cultural
determinants of fertility levels
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Describe pronatalist governmental policies designed
to increase fertility rates and population growth
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Describe antinatalist governmental policies
designed to decrease fertility rates and population growth
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Discuss political forces involved in formulating
governmental policies
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Understand the ethics and human rights aspects of
population policies
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Discuss social, economic, and political
determinants of refugee movements
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Outline the demographic consequences of disasters
and wars
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Provide an overview of the potential consequences
of climate change for the human population
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Discuss the social, economic, and political
determinants of migration
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Describe immigration policies and their
effectiveness
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Understand the causes and consequences of
urbanization
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Review the political and policy interactions among
countries over health issues on the international level
These learning objectives fulfill the following
MPH
Core Competencies established by the ASPH Education Committee:
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ASPH
MPH Core Competency
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Learning Objectives Fulfilling this
Competency
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E. 2.
Identify the causes of social and behavioral factors that
affect health of individuals and populations.
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1, 7, 11, 12,
14, 17
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E. 3. Identify
individual, organizational and community concerns, assets, resources
and deficits for social and behavioral science interventions.
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1,3, 7,
10,12,15
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E. 4. Identify
critical stakeholders for the planning, implementation and
evaluation of public health programs, policies and interventions.
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1, 3, 4, 8, 9,
10,18
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E. 5. Describe
steps and procedures for the planning, implementation and evaluation
of public health programs, policies and interventions.
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1,3, 8, 9, 10,
12, 16,17, 18
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E. 6. Describe
the role of social and community factors in both the onset and
solution of public health problems.
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1,3, 8, 9, 10,
12, 16,17, 18
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E. 8. Apply
evidence-based approaches in the development and evaluation of
social and behavioral science interventions.
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4, 5, 6, 13,
16
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E. 9. Apply
ethical principles to public health program planning, implementation
and evaluation.
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8, 9, 11, 13,
14, 16
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E. 10. Specify
multiple targets and levels of intervention for social and
behavioral science programs and/or policies.
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1, 3, 4, 7,
10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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G. 9.Cite examples
of situations where consideration of culture-specific needs resulted
in a more effective modification or adaptation of a health
intervention.
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7, 8, 9
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J. 1. Discuss
sentinel events in the history and development of the public health
profession and their relevance for practice in the field.
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2, 3, 8, 9,
16, 17
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J. 2. Apply
basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g. the Public Health Code of
Ethics, human rights framework, other moral theories) to issues of
public health practice and policy.
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8, 9, 11, 13,
14, 16
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J. 8.
Distinguish between population and individual ethical considerations
in relation to the benefits, costs, and burdens of public health
programs.
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3, 4, 8,9,10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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L. 9.Analyze
the effects of political, social and economic policies on public
health systems at the local, state, national and international
levels.
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2, 3, 4, 8,9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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L. 10. Analyze
the impact of global trends and interdependencies on public health
related problems and systems.
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2, 3, 4, 8,9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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