Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,Queer 117 - Outbreak! Historical Pandemics and Emerging Infectious Diseases

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Colgate University

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G. Holm Outbreaks of infectious disease are an inevitable component of human existence. Ranging in severity from the common cold to the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed 2.5-5% of the human population, outbreaks have altered the course of human history and continue to exert a dramatic influence on human activity. This course examines two historical pandemics, the "Black Death" and 1918 "Spanish flu," and some more recent outbreaks, including SARS. Through lecture, discussion, and in-class exercises, these outbreaks will be used as a framework for investigation into basic epidemiological principles. Students investigate different methodologies of epidemiologic data collection and analyze data sets derived from various outbreaks. The class also discusses the microbiologic, social, and environmental factors that contribute to disease pathogenesis, and examine current preparedness for future infectious outbreak

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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