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223.615.01
Digital Health Strategies to Control COVID19

Course Status
Discontinued

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 8:30 - 10:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
The proliferation of digital technologies used to support the COVID19 pandemic response around the globe has created a difficult challenge for governments and decision-makers to parse through the sea of solutions to find the most appropriate one for their context and needs. This course teaches you which and how to use digital tools in a variety of settings.
Identifies and explains digital tools for COVID19 contact tracing that add value to traditional contact tracing by improving its efficiency and accuracy. These tools are varied in purpose, features and complexity, and can aid in limiting the spread of infections through effective management of exposure and contact data, automation of tasks, and allowing self-reporting of cases and contacts. Distinguishes areas where digital tools might be a useful ally and discuss the process of selection and development of appropriate technologies to mount an effective response. Covers needs assessment, ethics and privacy, complexity and deployment aspects of this problem.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Participation
  • 25% App critique
  • 50% Paper(s)
Special Comments

This course will be taught virtually via Zoom on Thursdays 8:30-10:20am EST. No in-person attendance due to Covid-related teaching and social distancing guidelines.