Online and hybrid course syllabus (article)

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  \large PUBH 120 \textbullet{} Online with optional on-campus sessions \textbullet{} Fall 2026}
\author{Instructor Name \quad\textbullet\quad Department of Public Health, University Name}
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\section*{Course information}
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Format & Asynchronous weekly modules; optional live session Wednesday 18:00--19:00 (video call);
  three on-campus workshops in Room 101 \\
Instructor & Instructor Name, \texttt{[email protected]} \\
Virtual office hours & Monday 12:00--13:00 and Thursday 19:00--20:00 (video call; link on the course page) \\
Teaching assistant & TA Name, \texttt{[email protected]}; discussion-board hours Tuesday 10:00--11:00 \\
Response time & E-mail and board questions are answered within one working day \\
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\section*{Course description}
An introduction to the ideas and methods of public health: how we measure the health of
populations, what determines it, and how programmes and policies try to improve it. The
course runs on the learning platform in seven two-week modules.

\section*{Learning outcomes}
\begin{enumerate}
  \item Describe the core functions of public health and give examples of each.
  \item Calculate and interpret rates, ratios and proportions used in public health.
  \item Explain how social and environmental factors shape health outcomes.
  \item Critically read a news report about a health study.
\end{enumerate}

\section*{Required materials and technology}
Free online textbook (link on the course page); a computer with a webcam and microphone;
a reliable internet connection. Campus computer labs are available if you need them.

\section*{Modules and schedule}
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Module & Weeks & Topic & Assessment \\
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1 & 1--2   & What is public health? History and core functions & Quiz 1 \\
2 & 3--4   & Measuring health: rates, risks, surveillance & Data exercise \\
3 & 5--6   & Social determinants of health & Discussion; workshop 1 \\
4 & 7--8   & Infectious disease and vaccination & Quiz 2 \\
5 & 9--10  & Chronic disease and prevention & Case study \\
6 & 11--12 & Environmental and global health & Discussion; workshop 2 \\
7 & 13--14 & Health policy and evaluating programmes & Final project; workshop 3 \\
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\section*{Weekly task checklist}
Each module opens on a Monday. A typical week looks like this:
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  \task Read the module overview and the learning goals (Monday).
  \task Watch the short lecture videos and complete the readings (Monday--Wednesday).
  \task Post your initial discussion reply by Wednesday 23:59.
  \task Reply to at least two classmates by Sunday 23:59.
  \task Complete the module quiz or exercise by Sunday 23:59.
  \task Check announcements and your course e-mail at least three times a week.
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\section*{Assessment and grading}
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Component & Weight \\
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Discussion board participation & 20\% \\
Module quizzes (2) & 15\% \\
Data exercise & 10\% \\
Case study & 15\% \\
On-campus or online workshops (3) & 10\% \\
Final project & 30\% \\
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Total & 100\% \\
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\section*{Communication}
Questions about content go to the \emph{Questions} board so everyone benefits; personal
matters go to the instructor by e-mail. Announcements are posted every Monday.

\section*{Netiquette}
\begin{itemize}
  \item Be respectful: disagree with ideas, not with people.
  \item Write clearly, avoid all capitals, and read your post before you submit it.
  \item Do not share classmates' personal information or post outside the course.
  \item Keep your camera on in live sessions when you can; mute when not speaking.
\end{itemize}

\section*{Policies}
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  \item[Participation and attendance.] Participation is measured by weekly discussion
    posts; live sessions are optional and recorded.
  \item[Late work.] Assignments may be submitted up to three days late with a 10\% penalty
    per day. Discussion posts cannot be made up.
  \item[Academic integrity.] Submit your own work and cite every source. Quizzes are open
    book but must be completed alone.
  \item[Technical problems.] Contact the help desk and keep the ticket number; deadlines
    can be extended for documented outages.
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\section*{Important dates}
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August 31 & Module 1 opens \\
September 11 & Last day to add or drop \\
September 30 & On-campus workshop 1 \\
October 28 & On-campus workshop 2 \\
November 25 & On-campus workshop 3 \\
December 11 & Final project due \\
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