223.685.43
Tuberculosis, HIV and Other Chronic Infections in the Tropics
Cancelled
- Location:
- Internet
- Term:
- Winter Inst. term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2022 - 2023
- Instruction Method:
- Synchronous Online
- Dates:
- Mon 01/09/2023 - Fri 01/13/2023
- Class Times:
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- M Tu W Th F, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Carlton A. W. Evans
- Robert H. Gilman
- Contact:
- Carlton Evans
- Frequency Schedule:
- One Year Only
- Resources:
- Description:
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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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of TB, HIV and the major chronic tropical infections
- Characterize preventive and control policies for these diseases in the tropics
- 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 an online/virtual section of a class also held onsite. You are responsible for the modality in which you register. There will be a break at 10am for 15 minutes and a lunch break will be at 12:15pm for 30 minutes.