552.611.81
Globalization and Population Health
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- Extradepartmental
- Credits:
- 0.5 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2021 - 2022
- Instruction Method:
- Asynchronous Online
- Dates:
- Mon 11/22/2021 - Sun 12/19/2021
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
- Contact:
- Course Facilitator
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- Description:
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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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Characterize the existing evidence on the impact of globalization on population health
- Identify and explain the challenges of globalization and its effect on population health
- 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
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required