221.613.01
Introduction to Humanitarian Emergencies
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 1st term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- In-person
- Class Times:
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- Tu Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Shannon Doocy
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
None
- Description:
-
Introduces different types of humanitarian emergencies, humanitarian architecture and provides an overview of sectoral focus areas of humanitarian response. Informs students of the environment in which these emergencies occur and how public health responses in various types of emergencies and contexts differ. Explores mechanisms of preparedness, management of response to humanitarian emergencies and long-term recovery.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define a humanitarian emergency and list the types of public health needs they create
- List the common types of humanitarian emergencies and indicate their relative importance in terms of the size of the affected population and mortality.
- Discuss responses to different types of humanitarian emergencies and how priorities may differ by location and type of emergency.
- Describe humanitarian architecture , coordination mechanisms and list the organizations that are engaged in humanitarian response.
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 60% Assignments
- 40% Quizzes
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required