223.860.01
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program Seminar
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Monday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control faculty present ongoing research and program activities and doctoral students present their research interests and findings. Seminar may be used occasionally for administrative or academic matters.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the scope of international disease prevention and control research and practice through interactions with faculty and guest speakers
- Integrate knowledge/skills application in preparation for field work and understand the relevance of the underlying knowledge and principles
- Use problem solving methods to address public health issues presented by guest lecturers
- Identify and examine internship opportunities related to disease prevention and control for developing country populations or underserved populations
- Participate in ongoing academic mentoring
- Incorporate concepts into case studies in preparation for MHS exam
- Provide feedback on coursework. Emphasis is on communication, team work, analytical thinking, problem solving, independent responsibility for learning, sharing information, respect for others. Public Health as team work -- each student (team member) has something to contribute
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to Global Disease Epidemiology and Control MSPH students.