SCHI3040 · Schiller Institute
This course examines the relationship between health and the environment, focusing on how pollution, climate change, and ecosystem changes influence human health. Students will learn how these environmental factors impact public health and explore the roles of public response, policy, and technology in reducing health risks. The course is structured around three main components: Pollution and Health, Climate Change and Health, and Ecosystem Changes and Health. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will engage with scientific research, real-world examples, and policy discussions to develop a comprehensive understanding of the links between health and the environment and address complex environmental health challenges.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.7 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.6 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.7 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.4 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect only recovered evaluations connected to this course.
Student perspective
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Jan 27, 2026 · Historical comment
It can be quite boring at times, but he was lenient with me. Some people mentioned bias in grading, not sure if it applied to me. Not an econ-heavy class, felt more like an environment. Not a difficult class except for the oral final at the end, just need to prep for that.
Across time
Section-level results available in the recovered archive.
Spring 2025
1 section