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2025-2026 Catalog

HBIO 240 - Introduction to Public Health Science (PHS)

Credit Hours: 3

Designed to give students a strong foundation in the administration and practice of public health; to provide an understanding of the technical, social and political parameters surrounding public health research and practice. Includes a lecture series; field trips to local, state and federal agencies and services; and a research project. This course is identical to HPSY 240. Biology majors may only apply one PHS course as a biology elective.