221.668.11
Covid-19 & Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Native American Communities
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- Summer Inst. term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2020 - 2021
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Dates:
- Mon 07/20/2020 - Fri 07/31/2020
- Class Times:
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- M Tu W Th F, 12:00 - 1:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Jessica Atwell
- Summer Rosenstock
- Laura L. Hammitt
- Contact:
- Jessica Atwell
- Frequency Schedule:
- One Year Only
- Resources:
- Description:
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Provides an introduction to infectious disease epidemiology and outbreak response, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic in Native American communities. Discusses the many determinants (biologic, social, environmental, etc.) that influence pandemic progression and impact on Tribal communities. Includes the biology and epidemiology of the virus, assessments of disease severity and spread, and identification of risk factors and disparities that result in disproportion morbidity and mortality in resource-limited settings. Students learn the key steps involved in identifying and assessing an outbreak, and the key players and processes involved in public health response.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Apply major foundational concepts of infectious disease epidemiology to evaluate the specific epidemiology of SARS CoV-2 and COVID-19
- Describe the determinants/risk factors for COVID-19 spread and the impact of the pandemic on individuals and communities in resource limited settings, specifically focusing on Native American communities and context specific social determinants/risk factors for COVID-19 related to physical, mental and behavioral health and health systems
- Contribute to COVID-19 outbreak/pandemic response at the community level, with a specific understanding of the key players and considerations involved in Native American settings
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 10% Participation
- 60% Problem sets
- 30% Final Project
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
The course will move to a virtual format in 2-hour sessions using Zoom during two weeks. Students are expected to use a laptop computer with working WIFI/Internet access.