PUBH 300V - Health & Disease in Africa

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Public Health

Description:

A History seminar course that explores the topics of health and disease among humans and animals in Africa, circa 1500-present. Emphasis is placed on understanding African perspectives of health and disease and the challenges of managing disease during the colonial and post-independence periods. Topics covered may include but are not limited to Black Death, Sleeping Sickness, Trypanosomiasis, Rinderpest, Lungsickness, venereal diseases, Yellow Fever, HIV/AIDS and the changing roles of Traditional Healers and Western Doctors in Africa. A heavy reading load is to be expected for this course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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