223.685.49
Tuberculosis, HIV and Other Chronic Infections in the Tropics

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2022 - 2023
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Start Date
Monday, July 25, 2022
End Date
Friday, July 29, 2022
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Carlton Evans
Contact Name
Carlton Evans
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
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.