HSCI 1300 OL1 (CRN: 13351)
Health Sciences: Epidemics: Dynam of Inf Diseas
3 Credit Hours
About HSCI 1300 OL1
Through the analysis of historical and fictional infectious disease outbreaks, explores factors which encourage and discourage the emergence of infectious disease. Also examines examples of how disease has influenced human history, focusing on the impact of disease on the rise and fall of civilizations.
Notes
Asynchronous online; Open to Degree and PACE students
Section Description
Through the analysis of historical and fictional infectious disease outbreaks, this course will explore factors which encourage and discourage the emergence of infectious disease, including the impact of demographics and human behaviors, trade/travel, advancements in science and technology, ecological change, and public health. The class will also look at examples of how disease has influenced human history, focusing on the impact of disease on the rise and fall of civilizations.
Section Expectation
This course is online and incorporates active learning methods. Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours a week reviewing the course materials and completing assignments. There is no text book, but students will be reading 3 novels about historical disease outbreaks throughout the semester.
Evaluation
Grades are based on weekly assignments and discussion posts.
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