PBH 201 - Global Health

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Gain an introductory background to the concepts that embody global health. Learn the principles and goals of global health, apply knowledge of health determinants and epidemiologic trends, discuss the impact of economics while exploring ethical issues related to human rights and barriers to health.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 135 .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Recognize local, evidence-based, cost-effective programs that deal with disease-specific problems.
Identify poverty and gender inequality as they relate to healthcare issues.
Demonstrate abilities to analyze global health-related research.
Recognize the determinants of illness.
Identify innovative approaches to prevention and care.
Identify means of improving the efficiency and coverage of health systems.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the beliefs, culture, and value systems of populations.