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223.685.49
Tuberculosis, HIV and Other Chronic Infections in the Tropics

Location:
Internet
Term:
Summer Inst. term
Department:
International Health
Credits:
4 credits
Academic Year:
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method:
Synchronous Online
Dates:
Mon 07/25/2022 - Fri 07/29/2022
Class Times:
  • M Tu W Th F,  8:00am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed:
Yes, with instructor consent
Undergrads Allowed:
No
Grading Restriction:
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor:
  • Carlton A. W. Evans
Contact:
Carlton Evans
Resources:
Description:

Covers the history, clinical presentation, epidemiological factors, new diagnostic techniques, treatment, and control of tuberculosis. Addresses pathophysiology, clinical presentation, ecology, and effects of HIV/AIDS on developing countries, their populations, and resource utilization. Includes additional topics such as other chronic infections that have global public health importance. Emphasizes integrating policies addressing TB, HIV/AIDS, other infections and poverty in resource-poor settings and how these interactions influence control strategies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of TB, HIV and the major chronic tropical infections
  2. Characterize preventive and control policies for these diseases in the tropics
  3. Explain how integrating public health and development policies can strengthen control of these chronic infections in resource-poor settings
Methods of Assessment:

This course is evaluated as follows:

  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Midterm
  • 40% Final Exam

Instructor Consent:

No consent required

Special Comments:

This is the synchronous online version of the course. The other section (.11) is the onsite section of the course. Courses will be recorded for those unable to attend synchronously.