550.844.01
Current Issues in Public Health: COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Discontinued

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 5:00 - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Alain Labrique
Jessica Atwell
Meghan McGinty
Contact Name
Alain Labrique
Contact Email
alabriq1@jhu.edu
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
COVID-19 is the public health event of the century! Come learn about multiple aspects of the pandemic from the experts who are responding to and conducting cutting-edge research on the pandemic.
Explores current issues in the ongoing coranoavirus pandemic. Discusses emerging knowledge about virology and epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, the clinical presentation and treatment of COVID-19. Examines key ethical, social and policy challenges and opportunities to address them in our global response.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe key characteristics of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, including epidemiology, virology, transmission, diagnosis, testing, treatments including non-pharmacologic interventions, mental health challenges, and immunization and therapeutic strategies
  2. Write an OpEd/Editorial about a COVID-19 topic that includes accurate, up-to-date information about the pandemic
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Assignments
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Consent Contact
alabriq1@jhu.edu
Jointly Offered With
International Health