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Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control

June 10 - June 28, 2024
Location: Online
2 Credits
Course Number: 340.612.89

"It is a great course to understand TB, how and why this disease is still around, and the new technologies to diagnose, cure and prevent" — Student, 2023

"This course provide a comprehensive view on tuberculosis and tuberculosis control efforts in the world with updated information and knowledge, which is suitable for newcomers and strong tuberculosis background personnel alike."— Student, 2022

Course Instructors:

Description:

Considers subjects and epidemiologic principles relevant to control measures against tuberculosis. Includes the following topics: diagnosis of TB infection and disease; risk factors and epidemiology; prevention by case-finding and treatment, vaccination, and preventive therapy; pediatric TB; TB modeling; and elements of control programs in low-, middle-, and high-income settings. Offers lectures, group discussions, and review of the tuberculosis literature as the primary components.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology of tuberculosis

  • Explain the basic concepts of tuberculosis infection, disease, prevention and treatment, and the correlation between HIV infection and tuberculosis

  • Evaluate tuberculosis literature and apply it to tuberculosis control needs needs of the present and future in low-, middle-, and high-income settings

Methods of Assessment:

1) Presentation(s) 20%
2) Assignments 30%
3) Participation 10%
4) LiveTalks 10%
5) Final Exam 30%

Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.

Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail