221.624.81
Urban Health in Developing Countries
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- 4th term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Asynchronous Online
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Abdullah Baqui
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
- Description:
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Explores the emerging public health issues associated with rapid growth of urban population in developing countries, with a particular focus on the urban poor. Includes urban demography, epidemiology, changes in urban physical and social environment and their consequences for health, nutritional issues, the inadequacy of conventional health services, and the design and implementation of a coordinated and cost-effective health care system. Introduces these concepts and presents case studies for analysis. Emphasizes sensitizing and capacity-building by exposing public health professionals and researchers to the unique urban health problems of developing countries.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the key issues associated with rapid growth of urban population in developing countries
- Critically analyze some of these issues and their implications for public health
- Examine methods to deal with the emerging and complex issues of urban health in developing countries by reviewing successful case studies
- Critically analyze the successes and weaknesses of each case study, the lessons learned from them, and learn to apply the lessons
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 66% Assignments
- 17% Quizzes
- 17% Discussion Board
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required