Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

GLHT 201 - INTRO TO GLOBAL HEALTH

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL HEALTH
Department: Global Health Technologies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: This course provides an overview of contemporary challanges and advances to improve human health. The course opens with an introduction to the epidemiology and physiology of the major human health problems throughout the world. With this introduction, we examine medical technologies to prevent infection, detect cancer and treat heart disease. The course is designed for non-engineering / non-science majors.