223.662.71
Vaccine Development and Application
Cancelled
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Synchronous Online
- Class Times:
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- Tu Th, 1:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Ruth Karron
- Laura L. Hammitt
- Jessica Atwell
- Contact:
- Ruth Karron
- Frequency Schedule:
- One Year Only
- Resources:
- Description:
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Reviews the processes used to evaluate all aspects of vaccine development and the use of immunizations for disease prevention. Emphasizes in-depth understanding of vaccines successfully introduced into routine immunization schedules. Discusses procedures and oversight at each step in the process, including post-licensure policy making and monitoring for safety and effectiveness.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe vaccines that are currently in use throughout the world or vaccines for which licensure is likely within the near future
- Discuss the processes involved in developing vaccines including: discuss and data needed, and decision-making at each step
- Discuss problems that can occur at each step in the process of making vaccines
- Discuss the different types of vaccines including the relative advantages and disadvantages of each type
- Discuss the process of developing and revising guidelines for the use of vaccines
- Learn where up-to-date information on vaccines and guidelines for their use can be found
- Examine and differentiate the types, the processes of development, and the guidelines of use for globally-available public health interventions including vaccines
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Quizzes
- 35% Midterm
- 35% Final Exam
- Enrollment Restriction:
Restricted to graduate students.
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
Students must listen to a one-hour online lecture during the week at their convenience.