Infectious Disease Eradication (327-0-1)

Instructors

Sokhieng Au

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-329: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

Despite many efforts across several diseases spanning decades and billions of dollars, global health actors have only been able to eradicate one infectious human disease: smallpox. Why? This course will attempt to answer this question by examining several failed and continuing disease eradication efforts through a multidisciplinary lens. Case studies will include smallpox, malaria, polio, guinea worm, measles, and hypothetical emerging infectious diseases. We will examine the grandiose global health goal of total disease eradication in relation to sociopolitical realities that limit the application of idealized technological interventions.

Class Materials (Required)

All required materials will be available on Canvas.

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Global Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
No Freshmen

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: No freshmen allowed. Pre-registration is for Global Health Studies Majors and Minor only. Registration is open to other students after pre-registration.