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BIO 490 - Perspectives on Global Health

3 CR

This capstone course focuses on the biology of global health issues in under-developed countries. Topics considered include key health indicators, infant and child health, women’s health, nutrition, communicable and non-communicable diseases, and emerging issues in global health. Also considered are prevention and treatment strategies, the relationship between culture and health, and the role of humanitarian organizations in addressing health issues. This course includes a service learning component with international travel.

Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and 60 credits completed to include BIO 110 , BIO 210 , BIO 321 , 3 credits upper level Biology, 8 credits chemistry.


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