BI 148 - Epidemics, Disease and Humanity

Institution:

Boston College

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Description:

An overview of infectious diseases, their effects on people and society and the effectiveness and design of public health interventions in decreasing disease-associated morbidity and mortality. Concepts include the emergence and re-emergence of disease, drug resistance, eradication and resource allocation each highlighted through exploration of the biology of relevant pathogens. Diseases studied include malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, cholera, smallpox, SARS and polio, among many others. Weaponization of infectious agents and the implications for security and health policy are also discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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