This required course is designed to reinforce student understanding of the ecological factors that contribute to public health. The course will examine public health issues by analyzing the biological, genetic, behavioral (individual), interpersonal/social community, organizational and environmental factors that affect the outcomes of public health cases. The course strengthens student's problem solving skills, the skills to participate in transdisciplinary research and the skills to use research to make good decisions about practice. Prerequisites: HLTH 538, 555, 560, 561, 562, 570.