Global Health and Infectious Disease (PUBH2010)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
1 Lecture hour
2 Tutorial hours
Incompatible
PUBH3010
Assessment methods
Resource file 15%, Group Oral Presentation 45%, Tutorial Exercise 15%, Quiz 15%, Participation 10%
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Course description
This course gives a broad introduction to major global health problems with an emphasis on infectious disease in resource poor countries. Issues addressed include the causes and control of: malaria, TB, HIV, malnutrition, acute respiratory infection, diarrhoeal disease, vaccine preventable disease, water and sanitation and other environmental related health problems, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other child and maternal health issues. The course will also explore major international health policy and program developments, particularly the Millennium Development Goals, and the translation of those policies into practice.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015) | Herston | Internal | Course Profile |