IS 2005 - Issues in Global Health (4)

Oakland University, College of Arts and Sciences, International Studies Program

Syllabus

Course Information:
CRN: 12906
Campus: Main Campus
Schedule Type: Course Partially Online

Monday,Wednesday,Friday

09:20 AM - 10:27 AM

Main Campus Campus | South Foundation Hall | Room 368

This course introduces contemporary issues in global health, communicable and non-
communicable diseases, organizations dedicated to improving health care on an
international level, ethical dilemmas, the political and economic disparities to address
contemporary health concerns, and health in the age of technology. The class will be
discussion-oriented using course materials, case studies and in-class activities
specifically designed to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Professor Information:
Professor Gregory Allar
Email: allar@oakland.edu
Office hours by appointment

Learning Outcomes:

 To explain the ethical and social challenges in global health;
 To highlight the disparities in health and the burden of disease in various
regions of the world, as well as how it varies both within and across
countries;

 To introduce the emerging trends in health that transcend national
boundaries.
 To examine the role of government in global health issues;

Assignments and Grading:
Tentative Course Outline
The course will examine issues on health care that are relevant to the global community
at large. This class will be more of a “hands on” learning experience and have a
discussion format. Students will read and discuss the implications and findings of case
studies and articles, which accompany major topics.
 Demography of health - a perspective on the planet in general
 Historical context of health - lessons learned
 Organizations working within the field of global health
 Water and sanitation
 Global pandemics - Communicable diseases
 Women’s Health
 Non-communicable diseases and Mental Health
 Disabling consequences - Neglected Tropical Diseases
 Unintentional and Intentional Injuries
 Environmental health and eWaste - man-made catastrophes
 Opioids

Methods of Evaluation
 Articles on topics (4 @ 5%) 20%
 Case Studies (4 @ 5%) 20%
 Assignments (10 @ 3%) 30%
 H5P and VideoAnt Assignments (10 @ 2%) 20%
 Country Assignment 10%
TOTAL 100%
* It is expected that students will complete case study evaluations as well as all other
assignments prior to the next class as these materials will serve as the basis for
subsequent class discussion and additional active learning strategies.

Grading Scale
I will use the following grading scale when assigning your final grade. In the interim you
are to check your grades regularly. You have one (1) week from the time I post your
grade to question the grade assigned to you. Once that week has past, I will make NO
changes and the grade posted will stand.

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