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223.682.01
Clinical and Epidemiologic Aspects of Tropical Diseases

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Understanding of basic biomedical concepts and terminology

Description
Discusses major parasitic, viral, and bacterial diseases of developing countries. Presents clinical aspects of the disease, including diagnosis and treatment, and epidemiological aspects.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss the major infectious diseases that are prevalent and of public health importance in tropical and developing countries.
  2. the clinical presentations of many of the tropical diseases of public health importance, including their modes of transmission, geographic distribution, means of diagnosis and modes of treatment
  3. the resources available for gathering information on other tropical diseases not covered in the course
  4. the general recommendations for travelers visiting developing countries where transmission of tropical diseases is a risk