Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2016 - HSCI 160 E100

Global Perspectives on Health (3)

Class Number: 4925

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2016: Mon, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the differences in health and health services among the nations of the globe. Vulnerable sub-populations worldwide and their special health needs. Mechanisms whereby events in one country can impact health in another. Future worldwide health risks, their economic and health consequences. SARS, avian 'flu,' West Nile virus, 'mad cow disease,' antibiotic resistant malaria or tuberculosis. Dangers to rich and poor nations from ignoring health problems in developing world. Breadth-Social Sciences.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course and fulfilling the necessary requirements, students will be better prepared to:
1.     Explain key public health concepts, including the determinants of health and risk factors contributing to health, disease, wellbeing of vulnerable population; and the impact of key health conditions on individuals and on communities;
2.     Analyze the key issues in global health from the perspective of socio-cultural disciplines (cross-cutting issues); analyze critical issues in the organization and delivery of health services; and assess key issues in equity and inequality, as they relate to the health of low-income people in low- and middle-income countries;
3.     Examine critically the burden of diseases such as communicable, non-communicable, and unintentional injuries in various regions of the world; how it varies both within and across countries, and how the disease burden can be addressed in effective ways; and
4.     Outline the key actors and organizations in global health, the manner in which they cooperate to address critical global health issues; predict key opportunities and challenges; and propose potential and practical solutions that are likely to arise in addressing the health and wellbeing of vulnerable population.

Grading

  • Quiz (1) @ week 4 (Knowledge on Global Health principles and core concepts) 10%
  • Quiz (2) @ week 10 (Practices on the Burden of Disease) 15%
  • Epidemiological report on Zika virus and Infographic (group assignment) due @ week 8 20%
  • Case studies and participation @ week 3, 5, 7, and 9 10%
  • Country Project Part (A): Conducting a Situation Analysis on the Burden of Disease and Trends - written report (individual assignment) due @ week 6 20%
  • Country Project Part (B): Preparing an Action Plan on the major Burden of Disease – written report and video (group assignment) due @ week 11 25%

NOTES:

Canvas
·  This course will be managed using SFU Canvas site. 
·  All course documents, assignments, presentation slides, announcements, supplementary information, and discussions will be posted on the site.
·  It is students’ responsibility to ensure that students are up-to-date with posted announcements. 
·  Canvas will also be used as the communication tool with the instructor and among students.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

·  The required textbook for this course is Global Health 101 (Third edition) by Richard Skolnik, Jones and Bartlett Learning, ISBN-13: 9781284050547.  
·  Other relevant readings will be assigned prior to class and posted on Canvas.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

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