223.667.49
Chronic Diseases in Low and Middle Income Countries: Prevalence and Epidemiology
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- Summer Inst. term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Synchronous Online
- Dates:
- Mon 07/18/2022 - Fri 07/22/2022
- Class Times:
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- M Tu W Th F, 9:00am - 5:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- William Checkley
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Bachelor degree and pursuing or earned higher degree in fields such as medicine, nursing, engineering, biological/social sciences
- Description:
-
Introduces students to the major transitional diseases in low and middle income countries. Lectures detail specific chronic diseases, stressing such areas as significance, prevention, diagnosis and management. Includes both traditional lectures as well as case studies. Gains basic foundation of the epidemiology and challenges in the management of chronic diseases in low and middle income countries, which prepares them to work with research programs and international organizations.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of major chronic diseases in low and middle-income countries
- Explain the role that environmental exposures have in chronic disease development
- Apply concepts learned to develop programs to research, prevent and manage Chronic Diseases in LMICS
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 70% Participation
- 30% Quizzes
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Special Comments:
Course fee for printed class materials. This is the virtual/online section of a course also held onsite. You are responsible for the modality in which you register