PH 261 Plagues, Epidemics and Society
This course will broaden your knowledge of infectious diseases from a public health perspective. Public involves the identification of measures that work to improve the health of the population. Through and examination of infectious diseases we will examine the ways in which epidemics impact relationships among social institutions, cultures, groups and individuals. We will examine the history of infectious disease and the history of public health practice. Students are encouraged to study epidemics of their choice and will have the opportunity to present their research to the class.