223.867.01
Special Topics in Vaccine Science
Course Status
Discontinued
Course Status
Discontinued
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Amber Cox
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Year-long series of bi-weekly seminars (total 16 seminars, 4 per term) on vaccine research against infectious diseases of global importance including AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, childhood illnesses, and many others. Economic, political, and ethical dimensions of vaccine R&D are also covered. Seminars are presented by leading vaccine experts at JHU and other institutions. Series provides the student with an understanding of the pathways leading to development and utilization of vaccines with public health impact.