This course provides an introduction to and overview of the field of public health. In addition to investigating how the field of public health has evolved over time, topics will cover the design and evaluation of public health programs; analytical methods; key components of morbidity and mortality; contemporary challenges in the field; environmental health factors; the role of biological and social determinants in public health outcomes; how ideas about health reflect broader cultural attitudes and values. The course will serve as a broad foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in public health.