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Preventing Infant Mortality and Promoting the Health of Women, Infants and Children
Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
An introductory course in epidemiology is suggested. Knowledge of statistics and familiarity with research methods is also recommended.
Focuses on the historical problems and interventions associated with infant mortality. Describes the scientific basis for maternal and infant mortality. Analyzes causes and consequences in a population and development of a programmatic and policy approach.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the scientific basis for infant mortality
- Discuss the epidemiology of infant health outcomes
- Analyze the causes and consequences of high infant mortality in a population
- Develop and critically appraise programmatic approaches and policies to reduce infant mortality rates in a population
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Discussion forum written exercises
- 5% Live talk sessions
- 30% Final Paper
- 25% Midterm Paper