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221.663.01
Globalization and Health: Framework for Analysis

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 10:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Biostatistics 140.622, or consent from instructor, and expertise with Stata

Description
Evaluates in depth the influence of globalization on population health across the four main dimensions of globalization (economic, political, cultural and environmental) through theory and case studies. Teaches the use of analytical tools to observe the impact of globalization on population health.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Appraise the existing evidence on the impact of globalization on population health and how it affects global burden of disease
  2. Apply standard statistical techniques to evidence the impact of globalization on population health using cross-country datasets
  3. Assess the effect of opportunities and challenges of globalization, and consider its effect on population health
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Final Presentation
  • 40% Assignments
  • 40% Reflection