Health and Environment
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2006-09-06 | - |
Program Overview
Health and Environment Course
Outline of the Course
The Health and Environment course is designed to explore the intricate link between health and environment. The course will delve into the complex situation faced by India, with a high burden of disease and a rapidly degrading environment.
Course Description
The course will examine the relationship between health and environment, with a focus on the alarming rate of respiratory, gastro-intestinal, and vector-borne diseases, as well as cancers, in India. The course will also discuss the threats to India's water, air, soil, and green cover, and the impact of waste generation and urbanization on the environment.
Assessment and Evaluation
Assessment will be based on various activities, including:
- Reading assigned texts
- Participating in class discussions
- Writing assignments
- Analyzing data and creating tables, charts, and graphs
Required Readings
The following books are required for the course:
- Health Matters: HBCSE publication
- Microbes and Disease: OUP
- HEAL Reports: HBCSE publication
- World Development Report: 1992, and others
- Books published by the Centre of Environment: Ahmedabad
- Books published by the Centre of Science and Environment: Delhi
Course Coordinator
The course coordinator is responsible for leading the course and ensuring that students meet the learning objectives.