CGH 314 - Emerging Chronic & Infectious Diseases Worldwide

This course provides an overview of the causative factors and demographic distribution of the major chronic diseases and infectious in the world. Epidemiologic concepts, methods and research design are emphasized. Necessary tools for applying epidemiologic approaches to chronic disease prevention are provided. The course will also cover topics in microbiology, immunology, laboratory diagnosis, outbreak investigation, infectious disease diagnosis and control in populations and very basic analytic methods. It provides students with exposure to local public health department experts in various important contemporary topics such as vector control, emerging infections and bioterrorism.
Units: 4
Pre-requisite: CGH 302
Course Type: Seminar