INTERSCHOOL OR INTERCOLLEGE PROGRAMS
GLOBAL HEALTH

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G H 201 Newly Emerging Diseases in Public Health (2) NW White
Newly recognized and emerging disease pose a major problem for public health. AIDS, hantavirus infections, Ebola virus infections, and the role of bacterial infection in the causation of stomach ulcers are examples of problems to be studied. Other timely diseases are presented in this lecture discussion course. Offered: A.

G H 401 Introduction to Global Health (1) Gonzales, Wade
Addresses a variety of themes in global health which serve as a base for an introductory-level understanding of the field. Emphasizes the diverse, multidisciplinary perspectives on global health. Credit/no credit only. Offered: A.

G H 402 Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health (1) Gonzales, Wade
Presenters from a variety of disciplines discuss their experiences working on global health issues in resource-poor settings. Speakers illustrate how their work is influenced by communication, culture, economic and socio-political realities. Credit/no credit only. Offered: Sp.

G H 415 Global Health Challenges (4) I&S Murray
Introduces principal health problems of the world's populations, and major challenges to improving health globally. Explores interdisciplinary factors accounting for health patterns, ranging from either physiological basis to their economic, social, and political context. Prerequisite: MATH 124; either BIOL 180, STAT 311, or Q SCI 381. Offered: A.
Instructor Course Description: Christopher J Murray

G H 490 Special Topics (1-5, max. 15)
Offered: AWSpS.
Instructor Course Description: Stephen A. Bezruchka

G H 499 Undergraduate Research (1-15, max. 15)
Offered: AWSpS.

G H 500 Global Health Seminar (1, max. 6)
Explores issues relevant to global health; themes vary by quarter. Required course for Global Health MPH and Global Health Certificate students. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.

G H 501 Introduction to Global Health (1) Gonzales, Wade
Addresses a variety of themes in global health which serve as a base for an introductory-level understanding of the field. Emphasizes the diverse, multidisciplinary perspectives on global health. Offered: A.

G H 502 Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Global Health (1) Gonzales, Wade
Presenters from a variety of disciplines discuss their experiences working on global health issues in resource poor settings. Speakers illustrate how their work is influenced by communication, culture, economic and socio-political realities. Offered: Sp.

G H 505 P-Advanced Global Health (2) Kimball
Prepares health profession students for work in developing countries. Includes health care delivery systems, political, social, and economic determinants of health, major global health issues, and personal well-being while abroad. Lecture and seminar format with guest speakers, student presentations, and discussion. Offered: jointly with MED 560; Sp.

G H 511 Problems in International Health ([0-4]-, max. 4) Gloyd
Explores social, political, economic, environmental determinants of developing countries' health; traces development of societal responses to problems. Includes: origins of primary health care; child survival; traditional systems; population; water; sanitation; international agencies; impact of economic policies. Case study formulating pharmaceutical policy in a developing country. Offered: A.

G H 514 Global Population Health (3) Bezruchka
Looks at determinants of population health in different countries, to learn about the constraints of typical public health and development paradigms. Topics include colonialism, development and underdevelopment, political economy, culture, health behaviors, hierarchy, health care and medical harm. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description: Stephen A. Bezruchka

G H 515 Global Health Challenges (4) Murray
Introduces principal health problems of the world's populations, and major challenges to improving health globally. Explores interdisciplinary factors accounting for health patterns, ranging from either physiological basis to their economic, social, and political context. Prerequisite: either BIOST 511, BIOST 512, and BIOST 513, or BIOST 517 and BIOST 518, or equivalent; either EPI 511 or both EPI 512 and EPI 513. Offered: A.
Instructor Course Description: Christopher J Murray

G H 521 International Program Management and Evaluation (3) Downer, O'Malley
Overview of the program planning cycle as applied to international program management. Uses case studies and application exercises to develop skills in designing assessment activities for program planning; developing, testing, and implementing programmatic interventions; managing resources and people, monitoring activities; and evaluating program outcomes. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description: Ann E. Downer

G H 531 Research Methods in Developing Countries (3/4) Gloyd, Mock
Simple, practical methodologies to obtain and validate information regarding health status and health services in developing countries. Usefulness, validity, limitation of vital records, health reports, household (and cluster) surveys, nutritional anthropometry, and qualitative methods discussed. Lectures, computer lab, and student participation in community-based survey. Offered: jointly with EPI 539; W.

G H 532 Responsible Conduct of International Research (3) Farquhar
Prepares international and U.S. students to develop research proposals, conduct international field research, and present scholarly work. Topics include proposal writing, human subjects protection, data management, peer review, scholarly integrity, responsible authorship, and grants and budget management. Open to graduate and non-matriculated students. Credit/no credit only. Offered: jointly with EPI 586; A.

G H 533 Population Health Measurement (4) Lim
Introduces approaches for measuring population health such as burden of disease methods. Provides an understanding of the technical basis, uses, and limitations of theses methods, particularly in developing countries. Predominantly quantitative. Recommended: G H 515. Offered: W.
Instructor Course Description: Stephen Sze-Ping Lim

G H 543 Global Health Pharmacy: Medicines, Practice and Policy (2) Garrison, Stergachis
Introduces the critical role of pharmaceuticals in addressing the major diseases affecting persons in resource-limited settings, such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. Addresses the wide range of relevant issues, including burden of disease, human resource capacity, regulation, drug safety/pharmoacovigilance, drug distribution, pharmaeconomics, financing, intellectual property, and drug trade polices. Credit/no credit only. Offered: W.

G H 544 Maternal and Child Health in Developing Countries (3) Mercer
Emphasizes critical health problems of women and children in developing countries in social, economic, and cultural contexts. Practical approaches to developing MCH programs shared via lecture/discussions, exercises, and small group work. Students acquire skills in baseline assessment, setting objectives, planning and evaluating interventions, and involving communities. Offered: jointly with HSERV 544: W.
Instructor Course Description: Mary Anne Mercer

G H 545 Child Health in Developing Countries ([0-3]-, max. 3) Denno
Provides an understanding of the causes and functional effects of the most prominent child health problems. Examines trends and progress in global child health and explores potential explanations for these trends. Offered: W.

G H 553 Reproductive Health, Population and Development (2) Povey
Provides students with an introduction to demographic conditions in Third World countries and an understanding of the consequences of rapid population growth on health and the environment. The context and effectiveness of family planning programs is a major focus. Offered: A.

G H 555 Nutrition in Developing Countries (3) Gorstein
Introduces issues of nutrition in developing countries, with an emphasis on the control and prevention of under nutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Offered: jointly with NUTR 555; Sp.

G H 557 War and Mental Health (1)
Examines the impact of war on mental health in both military and civilian populations. Focuses on posttraumatic stress disorder, including assessment, treatment, epidemiology, and neurobiology. Addresses other psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, brain injury, and psychosocial effects. Credit no credit only. Offered: jointly with PBSCI 515.

G H 561 Tropical Medicine (1) Buckner, Pottinger
Intended for professional health science students interested in learning the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of disease conditions that re more commonly seen in less-developed countries, resource-limited settings, or tropical climates, and how to diagnose, treat, and follow the resolution of these diseases with commonly limited resources. Credit/no credit only. Offered: jointly with MED 561; Sp.

G H 562 AIDS: A Multidisciplinary Approach (2) Farquhar
Comprehensive overview of the public health, clinical, and laboratory aspects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and disease. Topics include the pathogenesis, natural history, and management of HIV infections. The impact of HIV/AIDS on community and global health care and prospects for prevention and control. Credit/no credit only. Offered: jointly with EPI 530/MED 530; A.

G H 565 Diseases of Public Health Importance and Strategies for their Control (3)
Public Health perspective of major disease of national and global importance. Discussion of origins, establishment, progression, and pathogenesis of diseases. Importance of immunological, intercellular and external factors, and strategies of disease prevention. Requires a grounding in cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: Jointly with PABIO 550.

G H 566 Biochemistry and Genetics of Pathogens and Their Hosts (4)
. Provides a strong foundation in biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics for students interested in disease. Principles will be illustrated through examples focusing on pathogens, and infectious and non-infectious disease. Prerequisite: undergraduate level course work in molecular biology or biochemistry or permission of instructor. Offered: Jointly with PABIO 551.

G H 571 Essential of Clinical Care and Capacity Building in Low Income Countries (2) Pak-Gorstein, Zunt
An interdisciplinary case-based forum of presentations by local and international lecturers and class discussions on realities of providing healthcare in low-income settings. Covers issues in prevention, socioeconomic underpinnings, management of medical and surgical conditions, and sustainable strategies to build capacity. Credit/no credit only. Offered: W

G H 590 Selected Topics in Global Health (1-4, max. 12)
Focuses on topics relevant to global health. Offered: AWSpS.
Instructor Course Description: Emmanuela Gakidou Aaron Katz

G H 592 Program Seminars (1-6, max. 6)
Addresses specific educational needs of students within the Department of Global Health. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSp.

G H 593 MPH Thesis Workshop (1) Hagopian
Introduces students to the issues involved in conceptualizing and completing thesis projects and the various international health organizations and faculty members available as resources to projects. Prerequisite: first-year Global Health MPH students. Offered: AWSp
Instructor Course Description: Amy Hagopian

G H 595 Master's Practicum (1-6, max. 6)
Supervised practice experience providing an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills in a setting of relevance to global health. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: permission of faculty advisor. Offered: AWSpS.

G H 600 Independent Study or Research (*)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

G H 700 Master's Thesis (*)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: AWSpS.

INTERSCHOOL OR INTERCOLLEGE PROGRAMS GLOBAL HEALTH

INTERSCHOOL OR INTERCOLLEGE PROGRAMS
GLOBAL HEALTH