NS 2600

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NS 2600
Introduction to Global Health

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Explore contemporary topics, issues, and controversies in the field of global health through several different perspectives. This course will first introduce the global burden of disease, and then engage students in examining complex social, economic, political, environmental, and biological factors that structure the origins and consequences of global health problems, as well as potential solutions. The three core modules of this course focus on HIV/AIDS, maternal mortality, and water/sanitation and hygiene.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: first years and sophomores. Juniors completing the Global Health Minor must receive departmental permission prior to pre-enrollment.

Distribution Category (D-AG, CA-HE, D-HE)

Outcomes
  • Analyze global health topics, issues and controversies from multiple perspectives.
  • Express basic knowledge about global health current events, world geography, demographics, poverty, and health disparities.
  • Work in teams to evaluate a global health intervention using tools of program theory and create an effective oral presentation.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 10444 NS 2600   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment is limited. Open enrollment for sophomores and first-year students. Juniors completing the Global Health Minor should request placement on the course wait list by contacting DNS Student Services (dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu) as soon as possible. Seniors may be permitted to enroll if space allows. NOTE: NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR TIME OVERLAPS OR SCHEDULING CONFLICTS.