Undergraduate Programs

Fall Term Schedule

Fall 2025

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
PHLT 101-3 Intro to Public Health Tali Ziv TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Discussion of history and definitions of public health and emerging themes: Public Health Disparities (health and wealth; social justice); Issues in Public Health (lead poisoning; tobacco; obesity; emergency; clean water/air; injury; health systems/reform); and Global Health Issues (globalization and development; maternal and child health). Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
PHLT 103-01 Concepts of Epidemiology Christopher Seplaki MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Fundamental concepts underlying health-related information and health policy. Basic methodological principles used to describe disease occurrence in populations and identify causes of disease. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PHLT 116-3 Intro to the U.S. Hlth Systm Mical Raz TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
The organization, financing, and functioning of the United States health care system. Also historical perspectives and the insights of international comparisons. Topics covered include the economics of U.S. health system, access to care, health policy and politics, and disability and disability politics. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
PHLT 203-2 Principles of Toxicology Matthew Rand TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The course is intended for students who wish to gain a broad understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of cellular and molecular toxicology and to apply them to the study of environmental toxicology and public health. It also serves as an introductory course for those students who wish to pursue more advanced study in the science of toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, environmental health, environmental policy, and regulatory science. This course covers the general principles of toxicology and their applications with emphasis on understanding fundamental mechanisms of toxicant-target interactions at the molecular, cellular, organ and whole animal systems levels. Topics covered include: toxicokinetics (biotransformation, transport and elimination), receptor theory and endocrine disruption, oxidative mechanisms, genotoxicity, epigenetic modifications, and dose-related target organ responses. In addition, the application of toxicological data in the risk assessment paradigm will be introduced. These concepts will be related to understanding human health consequences of relevant environmental toxicants and other stressors. Pre-requisites: BIOL 110 and BIOL 111; CHEM 131 and CHEM 132; and CHEM 203 (or equivalent) Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PHLT 236-1 Health Care and Law Molly McNulty TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
An introduction to the legal foundations of the biomedical healthcare system; topics include national health reform, bioethics, the right to health care, genetic discrimination, and access to reproductive care. Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
PHLT 240-1 Communities Mental Health & Injury Prevention Ann Marie White TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Health happens where you live. This introductory course will advance understanding of how communities promote mental health and protect against injury. Through participation in a relevant community setting or collaboration, concepts such as stigma, health literacy, recovery, prevention and promotion will be explored from systemic public health and health equity perspectives - as issues affecting not only individuals but also communities. Pre-requisite: PHLT 101. Cannot be taken concurrently. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHLT 389-01 Public Health Honors Seminar Richard Dees 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Students accepted in the Public Health Research Honors program must successfully complete a total of 3 credit hours of Public Health Honors Seminar (PHLT 389) over and above the credit hours required for the public health major. Students in the PHLT Research Honors program will complete: 1 credit hour in PHLT 389 for the junior year (preferably in spring of junior year), 1 credit hour of PHLT 389 fall semester of the senior year, and 1 credit hour for PHLT 389 the spring semester of senior year. PHLT 389 is in addition to PHLT 393. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 390-10 Supervised Teaching Mical Raz 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course offers undergraduate students a structured, credit-bearing opportunity to gain experience in supervised teaching within a college-level classroom setting. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students assist in course delivery, lead discussions or labs, support instructional design, and participate in pedagogical reflection. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 390-12 Supervised Teaching Christopher Seplaki 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course offers undergraduate students a structured, credit-bearing opportunity to gain experience in supervised teaching within a college-level classroom setting. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students assist in course delivery, lead discussions or labs, support instructional design, and participate in pedagogical reflection. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 390-13 Supervised Teaching Tali Ziv 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course offers undergraduate students a structured, credit-bearing opportunity to gain experience in supervised teaching within a college-level classroom setting. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students assist in course delivery, lead discussions or labs, support instructional design, and participate in pedagogical reflection. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 390-14 Supervised Teaching – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course offers undergraduate students a structured, credit-bearing opportunity to gain experience in supervised teaching within a college-level classroom setting. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students assist in course delivery, lead discussions or labs, support instructional design, and participate in pedagogical reflection. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 390-15 Supervised Teaching Molly McNulty 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course offers undergraduate students a structured, credit-bearing opportunity to gain experience in supervised teaching within a college-level classroom setting. Under the mentorship of a faculty member, students assist in course delivery, lead discussions or labs, support instructional design, and participate in pedagogical reflection. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 391-1 Independent Study – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 393-1 Public Health Research Honors – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, Seniors identify a topic, develop a project plan, conduct substantive work, and present their findings or creations in a final written report, portfolio, performance, or presentation. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 393H-14 Public Health Research Honors Bryanna Moore 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, Seniors identify a topic, develop a project plan, conduct substantive work, and present their findings or creations in a final written report, portfolio, performance, or presentation. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 393H-2 Public Health Research Honors Richard Dees 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, Seniors identify a topic, develop a project plan, conduct substantive work, and present their findings or creations in a final written report, portfolio, performance, or presentation. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 393H-4 Public Health Research Honors William FitzPatrick 7:00PM - 7:00PM
Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, Seniors identify a topic, develop a project plan, conduct substantive work, and present their findings or creations in a final written report, portfolio, performance, or presentation. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 394-1 Internship – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Internship Registration form ( https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/internship-registration-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 394C-1 Washington Semester Internship Molly McNulty 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Internship Registration form ( https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/internship-registration-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 394E-1 Emergency Medicine Internship Nancy Wood TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Internship Registration form ( https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/internship-registration-form.php) Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
PHLT 394G-1 Service Learning Internship Molly McNulty 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This is a mentored experience under the supervision of a UR faculty member. *This course requires a special application. For the fall semester, the application is due by the end of July.* Students must use UR Student to register for PHLT 394G; this course is not an independent study (I.S.) course. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 395-1 Independent Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Independent Study Registration form (https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/independent-study-form.php) Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
PHLT 397W-01 Community Engaged Internship – W 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location (W 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
PHLT 399-1 Washington Semester Molly McNulty 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday and Wednesday
PHLT 103-01 Concepts of Epidemiology Christopher Seplaki
Fundamental concepts underlying health-related information and health policy. Basic methodological principles used to describe disease occurrence in populations and identify causes of disease.
Tuesday and Thursday
PHLT 116-3 Intro to the U.S. Hlth Systm Mical Raz
The organization, financing, and functioning of the United States health care system. Also historical perspectives and the insights of international comparisons. Topics covered include the economics of U.S. health system, access to care, health policy and politics, and disability and disability politics.
PHLT 101-3 Intro to Public Health Tali Ziv
Discussion of history and definitions of public health and emerging themes: Public Health Disparities (health and wealth; social justice); Issues in Public Health (lead poisoning; tobacco; obesity; emergency; clean water/air; injury; health systems/reform); and Global Health Issues (globalization and development; maternal and child health).
PHLT 240-1 Communities Mental Health & Injury Prevention Ann Marie White
Health happens where you live. This introductory course will advance understanding of how communities promote mental health and protect against injury. Through participation in a relevant community setting or collaboration, concepts such as stigma, health literacy, recovery, prevention and promotion will be explored from systemic public health and health equity perspectives - as issues affecting not only individuals but also communities. Pre-requisite: PHLT 101. Cannot be taken concurrently.
PHLT 394E-1 Emergency Medicine Internship Nancy Wood
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed through the Internship Registration form ( https://secure1.rochester.edu/registrar/forms/internship-registration-form.php)
PHLT 236-1 Health Care and Law Molly McNulty
An introduction to the legal foundations of the biomedical healthcare system; topics include national health reform, bioethics, the right to health care, genetic discrimination, and access to reproductive care.
PHLT 203-2 Principles of Toxicology Matthew Rand
The course is intended for students who wish to gain a broad understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of cellular and molecular toxicology and to apply them to the study of environmental toxicology and public health. It also serves as an introductory course for those students who wish to pursue more advanced study in the science of toxicology, pharmacology, epidemiology, environmental health, environmental policy, and regulatory science. This course covers the general principles of toxicology and their applications with emphasis on understanding fundamental mechanisms of toxicant-target interactions at the molecular, cellular, organ and whole animal systems levels. Topics covered include: toxicokinetics (biotransformation, transport and elimination), receptor theory and endocrine disruption, oxidative mechanisms, genotoxicity, epigenetic modifications, and dose-related target organ responses. In addition, the application of toxicological data in the risk assessment paradigm will be introduced. These concepts will be related to understanding human health consequences of relevant environmental toxicants and other stressors. Pre-requisites: BIOL 110 and BIOL 111; CHEM 131 and CHEM 132; and CHEM 203 (or equivalent)
Wednesday
PHLT 397W-01 Community Engaged Internship –
This course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue in-depth, independent exploration of a topic not regularly offered in the curriculum, under the supervision of a faculty member in the form of independent study, practicum, internship or research. The objectives and content are determined in consultation between students and full-time members of the teaching faculty. Responsibilities and expectations vary by course and department.