Login to access restricted informationCourse Offerings
Course Details
Fall 2013-2014
Course books
EvaluationWWS 571C Graded A-F, P/D/F, Audit
Topics in Development - Global Challenges of Infection, Burden & Control
Bryan
T.
Grenfell
Adel
A.
Mahmoud
An exploration of the biological, public health and global dimensions of infectious disease. The basic features of human-microbe interactions by examining several viral, bacterial and parasitic infections are analyzed.. Emphasis includes biology, burden of illness and domestic and global forces shaping the expanding threat. Control strategies, including chemotherapy, vaccines and environmental changes; and the role of international organizations such as WHO, UNICEF, and GAVI and the major philanthropies, are considered.
Other Requirements:
Open to Graduate Students Only.
Other information:
Active class participation by each student will be expected, including one presentation based on individual research.
Schedule/Classroom assignment:
| Class number | Section | Time | Days | Room | Enrollment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23252 | S01 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | T | Robertson Hall 014 | Enrolled:11 Limit:16 |