223.685.13
Tuberculosis, HIV and Other Chronic Infections in the Tropics

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Winter Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Carlton Evans
Robert Gilman
Contact Name
Carlton Evans
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Covers the history, clinical presentation, epidemiological factors, new diagnostic techniques, treatment, and control of tuberculosis. Addresses pathophysiology, clinical presentation, ecology, and effects of HIV/AIDS on developing countries, their populations, and resource utilization. Includes additional topics such as other chronic infections that have global public health importance. Emphasizes integrating policies addressing TB, HIV/AIDS, other infections and poverty in resource-poor settings and how these interactions influence control strategies.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of TB, HIV and the major chronic tropical infections
  2. Characterize preventive and control policies for these diseases in the tropics
  3. Explain how integrating public health and development policies can strengthen control of these chronic infections in resource-poor settings
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Midterm
  • 40% Final Exam
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is an onsite section of the class. The other section (.49) will be taught virtually at the same time. Onsite students will comply with JH Covid19 testing protocols. There will be a break at 10am for 15 minutes and a lunch break will be at 12:15pm for 30 minutes.