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552.611.81
Globalization and Population Health

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, March 23, 2020
End Date
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Evaluates in depth the complex relationship between globalization and health. Discusses this relationship across the four main dimensions of globalization (economic, political, cultural and environmental). Examines the existing evidence on the impact of globalization on global burdens of disease. Explores the opportunities of globalization and strategies for mitigating its negative effects.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Characterize the existing evidence on the impact of globalization on population health
  2. Identify and explain the challenges of globalization and its effect on population health
  3. Propose strategies for catalyzing the opportunities of globalization and mitigating its negative effects
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Interim Assessment
  • 40% Final Exam