Special Topics in Global Health (390-0-26)

Topic

Global Epidemics

Instructors

Sokhieng Au

Meeting Info

University Hall 312: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

From modern pandemics such as Ebola and COVID-19, to ancient scourges such as leprosy and the plague, epidemics have shaped human history. In turn, the response of human societies to infectious disease threats have varied wildly in time and across cultures. We are currently living such an event, and experiencing in dramatic fashion how disease reshapes society. This course will cover several prominent global epidemic episodes, examining the biology of the disease, epidemic pathways, sociopolitical responses and public health measures, and the relationship between the scientific and the cultural consequences of these outbreaks.

Class Materials (Required)

All course materials will be accessible on Canvas.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Freshmen may not register for this course.