Selected topics in global health are offered. May be repeated for credit (with a different topic). Prerequisite: varies with topic. May not be taken pass/fail.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Varies with topic | 1 course |
Fall Semester information
Todd Foster342A: Tps:Human Growth and Development
In this Global Health topics course we will use a Biological Anthropology approach to study growth and development processes--such as fertilization, embryogenesis, birth, maturation, sexual development, aging, and death--within their social and cultural contexts. We will investigate how these contexts affect physical outcomes and explore how individual and population-based studies provide insight into these processes.
Todd Foster
342B: Tps:Medical Anthropology
In this Global Health topics course we will examine illness and healing from cross-cultural and global perspectives. While health experiences are often assumed to be similar worldwide, students will explore how political, economic, historical, scientific, and cultural factors interact with the physiological body to shape and reshape health, wellness, and disease among diverse individuals and groups.
Todd Foster
342C: Tps:Medical Anthropology
In this Global Health topics course we will examine illness and healing from cross-cultural and global perspectives. While health experiences are often assumed to be similar worldwide, students will explore how political, economic, historical, scientific, and cultural factors interact with the physiological body to shape and reshape health, wellness, and disease among diverse individuals and groups.
Spring Semester information
Todd Foster,Susanne Biehle
342A: Tps:Cases in Epidemiology
Todd Foster,
Susanne Biehle
342B: Tps:Cases in Epidemiology
Sharon Crary
342C: Tps:Project Development and Funding for Health in Uganda
In this elective, students will explore the health challenges faced in low-income settings, using one Ugandan hospital as a focal point. Through case studies, discussions, and hands-on projects, you will examine disease prevalence, priority setting, and healthcare delivery, while also learning about the tensions that can arise between global health initiatives at the macro level and local community needs. Students will engage in practical activities, including grant proposal writing and health needs assessments, equipping them with valuable skills to contribute meaningfully to global health solutions.