SOCY 146Introduction to Population Health
Why do people live longer today than they did 50 years ago? What drives differences in health between neighborhoods or nations? This course introduces students to questions and concepts central to the study of population health—an interdisciplinary field based in demography, sociology, and epidemiology. It examines the policy implications and limitations of research on population health. Students practice evaluating evidence, translating big-picture concepts into measurable variables, and working with data. Student learning is evaluated through class discussion forums, quizzes, data interpretation assignments, and a take-home final exam.
Prerequisites: GCH 1 or SOCY 1 or SOCY 10 or SOCY 15 or CRES/SOCY 12. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior or senior proposed or declared majors and minors in GCH BA, SOCY BA, LALS/SOCY combined BA, digital justice studies (formerly GISES) minor, and science and justice minor.
- This is an online asynchronous class
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. Riley | Open 0/60 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | TBA | Online | A. Riley | Open 37/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Riley | 5.0 / 5 | 1.9 / 5 | 100% | 10 |
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