Family and Community Health -- HPM 521

Class Schedule

The first half of this course is organized around the major stages of the life cycle, from conception through older adulthood. During the second half of the course, we will have sessions addressing the major underlying causes of death and disability throughout the lifespan. The list below indicates the topic for each class and indicates when assignments are due (in italics below).

When possible, lecture titles have hotlinks to handouts and PowerPoint shows.

January 29
Introduction and Course Requirements

February 5
Maternal & infant health; access to care
-- Non-governmental organization

February 12
Child health; oral health

February 19
NO CLASS -- WINTER BREAK

February 26
Adolescent health; mental health
-- Movie review

March 4
Adult health; men's health

March 11
Gerontologic health; healthy aging

March 20
Culture & health
-- Midterm quiz; bring food characteristic of your culture

March 25
NO CLASS -- SPRING BREAK

April 1
Food -- hunger & obesity

April 8
Physical activity; disability
-- Social problems with health consequences

April 15
Reproductive Health; Abortion -- link to The Abortion Diaries by Penny Lane

April 17
Adult Health; Disability

April 24
Gerontologic Health; Healthy Aging

May 1
Mental Health; Substance Abuse

May 8
Student Presentations
Funding proposals

May 15
Final quiz