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HLTH 350 Topics in Global Health Units: 3.00
This course examines global health from a variety of perspectives, including anthropological, epidemiological, and sociological, to help understand the cultural and historical patterns shaping global health inequalities. With an emphasis on resource-poor countries, specific topics may include infectious and non-communicable diseases, nutrition and maternal health.
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 3 or above and HLTH 101/3.0) or permission of the School.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Critically discuss the issues and challenges associated with a range of global health topics.
- Critically discuss the complexity of decision-making in global public health at various levels.
- Assess current systems and mechanisms for global health governance.
- Explain the basis for between- and within country inequalities in health.
- Examine theoretical models and moral frameworks within the context of global health promotion.