552.611.84
Globalization and Population Health

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Contact Name
Course Facilitator
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Evaluates in depth the complex relationship between globalization and health. Discusses this relationship across the four main dimensions of globalization (economic, political, cultural and environmental). Examines the existing evidence on the impact of globalization on global burdens of disease. Explores the opportunities of globalization and strategies for mitigating its negative effects.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Characterize the existing evidence on the impact of globalization on population health
  2. Identify and explain the challenges of globalization and its effect on population health
  3. Propose strategies for catalyzing the opportunities of globalization and mitigating its negative effects
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Interim Assessment
  • 40% Final Exam
Enrollment Restriction
All MPH students
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Special Courseplus Note: Content for both August sections, .84 and .80, are combined and listed under Term 1, section .80 in Courseplus.