221.613.01
Introduction to Humanitarian Emergencies
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2010 - 2011
Instruction Method
TBD
Tuesday, 5:00 - 6:50pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Introduces basic types of public health emergencies, both manmade and natural and reviews public health skills used for conflict and disasters. Informs students of the environment in which these emergencies occur and how public health responses to each differ. Students learn which skills are neeeded to address nutritional, water and sanitation, and health needs, as well as the role of surveillance and information systems. Explores mechanisms and management of response to emergencies.