PBH 455: Active transport
Section: 1001

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
PBH 455 1001 3 (3 max credits) Janofsky Sheila Aug. 28, 2023 to Dec. 9, 2023 Open 85444

Description

This course will examine the public health benefits of active transport and physical activity and concepts relevant to the built environment that facilitate or hinder participation in active transport and physical activity. Class topics will include: land use and travel behavior; the built environment and public health; transportation demand management; bicycle and pedestrian planning; design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities; retrofitting existing urban areas; safety issues for pedestrians and bicyclists; the transportation needs of special populations (elderly, children, disabled and immigrants); and innovative solutions. Crosslisted with EOH 655. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

Prerequisites

PBH 205 and PBH 340

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.THIS CLASS IS CROSS LISTED WITH EOH 655 1001 - same instructor, same time, same classroom.Technical requirements for this course, purchased at the students expense, include: access to Wifi, computer, webcam, and microphone.

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