Course Title:
Problems in Public Health Law
Course Description:
Explores the rationales for using law to protect and preserve the public’s health, the legal tools that may be used to achieve that end, and the conflicts and problems that may result from legal interventions. Topics discussed include the use of law to reduce the spread of HIV and other infectious diseases, control of tobacco and other hazardous products, the role of law in influencing racial and class disparities in health, bioterrorism, and the civil liberties threats engendered by all such legal efforts. This course is highly recommended for all students enrolled in the JD/MPH dual degree program but is open to other students as well.
Fall Offering:
Lab/Coreq 1:
Spring Offering:
Lab/Coreq 2:
Summer Offering:
Lab/Coreq Remarks:
Summer 1 Offering:
Prerequisite 1:
LPS G308
Summer 2 Offering:
Prerequisite 2:
LW G482
Cross-Listed Course 1:
LAW 2512
Prerequisite 3:
Cross-Listed Course 2:
Prerequisite 4:
Cross-Listed Course 3:
Prerequisite 5:
Cross-Listed Course 4:
Prerequisite Remarks:
Or attainment of a JD or an LLB.
Cross-Listed Course 5:
Repeatable:
N
