GLHLTH341

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Ethics of Global Infectious Disease Control

Global Health A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

GLHLTH

Catalog Number

341

Title

Ethics of Global Infectious Disease Control

Course Description

Examination of the role of ethical decision-making when controlling infectious disease epidemics. Applies classic public health ethics of balancing individual liberty vs. public good to the new global health context of emerging infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and SARS, plus re-emerging infectious diseases such as multidrug-resistant TB, polio, and cholera. Explores questions of resource allocation, mandatory or voluntary prevention measures, and ethical obligations of health care workers vs. responsibilities of individuals in the context of new global public health. Prior global health coursework recommended.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Fall Only

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Lecture

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

CCI - (CCI) Cross Cultural Inquiry, EI - (EI) Ethical Inquiry, SS - (SS) Social Sciences