Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon Portland Community College

Class information

HE278 Human Health and Environment

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  • CRN: 22006
  • Credits: 3
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Rachelle S Katter

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

This is a fully online course and the course does NOT have any required live virtual Zoom or in-person sessions that students must attend. There is no required textbook for this course. Each week students will read current and relevant articles and watch videos to learn about the environment and how it relates to human health. We will also explore how humans impact the health of the planet.

There will be weekly discussions and short quizzes that students will participate in. There are 3 assignments throughout the term. If you have questions please email: rachelle.katter@pcc.edu. I am happy to help or answer any questions you have. 

Technology

There is no additional technology required for this class.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.

The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.