HEAL 230: Global Health

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1 HEAL 230: Global Health Spring, credits COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON COURSE SYLLABUS Time and Location: Instructor: Office Hours: Office Location: 10:00-10:50 AM (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) Room 409, Silcox Physical Education and Health Center Olivia M. Thompson, Ph.D., M.P.H. Monday and Wednesday (3:00-5:30 PM), and by appointment Room 310, Silcox Physical Education and Health Center Contact Information: Phone: (843) Fax: (843) ThompsonOM@cofc.edu Prerequisites: Grading: Course Description: Required Textbooks: HEAL 215 or permission of instructor A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, F This course provides an overview of the determinants that impact health outcomes around the globe. Special attention will be given to continents economically disadvantaged and currently suffering from major pandemics such as HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria, and from other emerging and re-emerging diseases. Skolnik, Richard. (2008). Essentials of Global Health. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. ISBN 10: ISBN 13: Levine, Ruth. (2007). Case Studies in Global Health: Millions Saved. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. ISBN 10: ISBN 13:

2 Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Define global health and Discuss the major U.S. global health initiatives. 2. Discuss the principles and goals of global health and Apply the principles when evaluating the global burden of disease. 3. Define health equity and Discuss the ethical and human rights concerns in global health. 4. Define a health system. Compare and Contrast public, private, and NGO sectors of the health system. 5. Describe culture and health and Discuss how health beliefs, practices, and behaviors influence global health. 6. Describe and Discuss factors influencing the global burden of disease (both communicable and non-communicable). Critically Evaluate the determinants of women and child health. 7. Define and Discuss how key global health actors can work together to improve global health. Critically Evaluate future global health challenges and ways to meet them. 2

3 Grading Requirements: Specific information about the grading criteria for each component will be distributed with the assignment. The relative weight of each course component is as follows: 36% Quizzes (12 Total) 20% Mid-Term Literature Review Paper 14% Group Presentations (Case Studies, 2 Per Group) 30% Final Examination 100% Grading Scale: = A % = A % = B % = B 80-84% = B % = C % = C 70-74% = C % = D % = D 64-65% = D % <620 = F < 62% Class Expectations: 1. Active participation by each student is demonstrated by his/her attendance as well as oral contributions to class discussions. Therefore, students must read all assignments BEFORE class. 2. All assignments (written and oral) should reflect knowledge, current research in the field and its application, appropriate use of technology, and creativeness. ALL work must be completed individually unless a group project is specifically assigned. 3. All written assignments should be typed and double spaced (12-point font), grammatically correct and presented on time. Late papers are only accepted due to extenuating circumstances that the professor determines. 4. Cell phones are to be turned OFF before entering the classroom. All electronic devices must be kept in book bags or out of sight during class. Texting during class is NOT permitted during class at any time. Any electronic device that is visible during an exam will result in an Honor Code violation. 3

4 5. Students with documented special needs must meet with me to determine what accommodations are required to successfully complete the course requirements. However, any student who needs special assistance is encouraged to meet with me during office hours. I want all of you to be successful in my class and I am here to help you. 6. Out of respect to the professor, your classmates, and the academic integrity of the College of Charleston, appropriate attire must be worn at all times and cover the private areas of your body. You are expected to conform to the College s code of conduct at all times. Thus, any behavior or attire that detracts from learning will result in your immediate dismissal from the classroom. Description of Assignments: Quizzes The student will complete twelve (12) 10-item quizzes designed to assess his/her understanding of the four major sections of the course. Quizzes will be completed online, through the course website, and will be available Friday-Sunday as per the Course Outline. Quizzes will be multiplechoice, true or false, and matching in format; and opened-book but timed. Quizzes MUST be completed within 30 minutes of initiation. However, accommodations will be made for any student who has special needs. Mid-Term Literature Review Paper The student will write a mid-term literature review paper on a global health topic of his/her choice. The paper should be five pages in length (double-spaced, 12- point Times New Roman font) and written using at least five primary resources. The student will drop his/her paper into his/her assignment drop-box (available through OAKS) by midnight on the Friday that it is due. Group Presentations of Case Studies (Group Project) Case Study teams of three to four students will present two (2) of the assigned case studies to the class during oral presentations (15-20 minutes in length) scheduled on Fridays during the semester. Presentation dates will be determined during the second day of class. Final Examination The final examination will be administered in-class per the Course Outline and will be comprehensive, essay in format, closed-book, and timed. The examination MUST be completed during the course time-period. However, accommodations will be made for any student who has special needs. 4

5 Assignment Evaluation Scale: Points Quizzes (30 Points Each) Mid-Term Literature Review Paper 200 Case Studies (2 Presentations) 140 (70 Points Each) Final Examination Total

6 THIS SCHEDULE IS FLEXIBLE AND MAY CHANGE AS THE SEMESTER PROGRESSES OR ACCORDING TO STUDENT NEED/ENROLLMENT COURSE OUTLINE PART 1: PRINCIPLES, MEASUREMENTS, AND HEALTH-DEVELOPMENT LINK DATE (Day) REQUIRED READINGS ASSIGNMENTS DUE 1/09 (W) None: Course Introduction 1/ 11 (F) U.S. Global Health Initiative: A Country Initiative. February Available at: 1/14 (M) Movie A Powerful Noise 1/16 (W) Movie A Powerful Noise 1/18 (F) Movie A Powerful Noise followed by a Quiz 1: A Powerful Noise Structured Discussion 1/21 (M) None: MLK Holiday 1/23 (W) Book Chapter 1 1/25 (F) WHO Lecture Quiz 2: Book Chapter 1 1/28 (M) Book Chapter 2: Health Determinants, Measurements, and Trends Case Study: Eliminating Polio in Latin America and the Caribbean (Case 5) 1/30 (W) Book Chapter 2 2/01 (F) Case Study: Reducing Child Mortality Through Vitamin A in Nepal (Case 4) 2/04 (M) Book Chapter 3: Health, Education, Poverty, and the Economy Quiz 3: Book Chapter 2 Case Study: River Blindness (Case 7) 2/06 (W) Book Chapter 3 Tina Rosenberg, To Beat Back Poverty, Pay the Poor. Available at: 1/03/to-beat-back-poverty-pay-the-poor. 2/08 (F) Case Study: Saving Mothers Lives in Sir Lanka (Case 6) Quiz 4: Book Chapter 3 6

7 PART 2: CROSS-CUTTING GLOBAL HEALTH THEMES DATE (Day) REQUIRED READINGS ASSIGNMENTS DUE 2/11 (M) Book Chapter 4: Ethical and Human Rights Concerns Case Study: Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico (Case 9) 2/13 (W) Book Chapter 4 2/15 (F) Case Study: Preventing Diarrheal Deaths in Egypt (Case 8) 2/18 (M) Book Chapter 5: Health Systems Case Study: Reducing Guinea Worm in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa (Case 11) 2/20 (W) Book Chapter 5 2/22 (F) Case Study: Controlling Trachoma in Morocco (Case 10) 2/25 (M) Book Chapter 6: Culture and Health Case Study: Reducing Fertility in Bangladesh (Case 13) 2/27 (W) Book Chapter 6 3/01 (F) Case Study: Controlling Chagas Disease in South America (Case 12) Quiz 5: Book Chapter 4 Quiz 6: Book Chapter 5 Quiz 7: Book Chapter 6 Literature Review Paper 7

8 PART 3: THE BURDEN OF DISEASE DATE (Day) REQUIRED READINGS ASSIGNMENTS DUE 3/04 (M) None: Spring Break (No Class) 3/06 (W) None: Spring Break (No Class) 3/08 (F) None: Spring Break (No Class) 3/11 (M) Book Chapter 7: Environmental Health Case Study: Treating Cataracts in India (Case 19) 3/13 (W) Book Chapter 7 3/15 (F) Case Study: Preventing Dental Caries in Jamaica (Case 18) 3/18 (M) Book Chapter 8: Nutrition and Global Health Case Study: Preventing Iodine Deficiency Disease in China (Case 15) 3/20 (W) Book Chapter 8 3/22 (F) Case Study: Curbing Tobacco Use in Poland (Case 14) 3/25 (M) Book Chapter 9: Women s Health Case Study: Eliminating Measles in Southern Asia (Case 17) 3/27 (W) Book Chapter 9: Women s Health 3/29 (F) Case Study: Preventing Neural Tube Defects in Chile (Case 16) Quiz 8: Book Chapter 7 Quiz 9: Book Chapter 8 Quiz 10: Book Chapter 9 4/01 (M) Book Chapter 10: Child s Health Case Study: Controlling Tuberculosis in China (Case 3) 4/03 (W) Book Chapter 10: Child s Health 4/05 (F) Case Study: Preventing HIV/AIDS and STIs in Thailand (Case 2) Quiz 11: Book Chapter 10 8

9 PART 4: WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH DATE (Day) REQUIRED READINGS ASSIGNMENTS DUE 4/08 (M) Book Chapter 11: Communicable Diseases 4/10 (W) Book Chapter 11 4/12 (F) Book Chapter 11 4/15 (M) Book Chapter 15: Working Together 4/17 (W) Book Chapter 15 4/19 (F) Book Chapter 15 Quiz 12: Book Chapters 11 and 15 4/22 (M) None: In-Class Final Examination Study Guide Distribution 4/24 (W) None: In-Class Final Examination Study Guide Review FINAL EXAMINATION DATE (Day) TIME ASSIGNMENTS DUE 5/01 (W) 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Final Examination 9

10 Make-Up Quizzes: Make-up quizzes will be given at the discretion of the professor and are decided upon individually. If there is an emergency or you are ill the day of an exam, it is your responsibility to get in touch with me as soon as possible. According to the College Bulletin, it is in your best interest to contact the Dean of Students and bring documentation in the case of an emergency or prolonged illness. Attendance: Students are expected to attend class every day and have all reading materials completed so that he or she can contribute fully to class discussions. Your attendance is REQUIRED. Students who have four unexcused absences will be withdrawn from the course. Honor Code: Each student is required to complete the various assignments individually unless it is noted otherwise in the syllabus. Please see the current Student Handbook - (Academic Honor System) for a description of the College's Honor System, which will be enforced in this class. ADA Policy: The College abides by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act that stipulates no student shall be denied access to an education solely by reason of a handicap. Disabilities covered by law include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities and hearing, sight or mobility impairments. If you have a documented disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see an administrator at the Center of Disability Services, (843) or me so that such accommodation may be arranged. 10