101

Introduction to Global Health

(1.5 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):C. Stewart

Restrictions:None Activities: Seminar: 45 hours

The Introduction to Global Health course will cover major global health problems, the actions and approaches to addressing them. With assigned readings expected to be done before class, students will engage in debates, discussions in seminar style breakout groups. There will be the opportunity to explore global health careers. This is an elective course, but is a requirement for those planning to do the global health pathway (for those entering school 2009 or later). (GLOBL HLTH)

103

Global Health Pathways Project and Career Development

(7.5 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Stewart, M. Dandu Prerequisite(s): Prior approval from Course Instructors (Global Health Pathways Directors) regarding project and mentor

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 69 hours, Project: 18 hours

This course will survey key topics, concepts and vocabulary of global health practice and focus on the development and background work necessary to complete a scholarly project for the global health pathway. Students will study major global health challenges, strategies for responding to them, and key global health institutions. They will develop skills in project management and leadership for their future global health careers. Enrollment is restricted to Global health Pathway Program students. (GLOBL HLTH)

201A

Principles of Global Public Health

(2.0 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):G. Rutherford, A. Levi Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Program Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

This course introduces the principles of global health by examining different health systems and health metrics with particular emphasis on low and middle income countries. Content will cover demographics, population growth, maternal and child health, migrant health, health effects of climate and environment, poverty and health equity, health governance and key institutions, research, development and philanthropy. (GLOBL HLTH)

201B

Global Health Economics

(2.0 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):J. Kahn Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in GLOBL HLTH 201A, 201C, 203A, 202C.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Program. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

This course will focus on economic influences in the causal pathway to illness. Lecture topics will cover economic burden of ill health, the effects of disease on economic productivity, metrics of the burden of disease, and the interrelations between economies and health policy. The course will also examine health care delivery systems and qualitative methods of health measurement. (GLOBL HLTH)

202A

Communicable Diseases of Global Importance

(3 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):P. Rosenthal, M. Ghandi Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Degree Program.

This course covers global communicable diseases, including the biology, history, epidemiology, and economics of key infections. We will focus on HIV infection, malaria, tuberculosis, and other communicable diseases of international importance. Through lectures, seminars, and independent study, students will learn about the basic principles of infection and immunity, disease epidemiology and pathogenesis, and varied aspects of the treatment and control of leading infections. (GLOBL HLTH)

202B

Non Communicable Diseases of Global Importance

(3 units)

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Winter

Instructor(s):J. Seward, K. Lindan Prerequisite(s): NONE.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Degree Program.

The content of this course covers chronic diseases of global health importance such as the emergence of diabetes, changes in cancer patterns, respiratory disease, oral health, and the consequences of urbanization and westernization. In addition, the course will emphasize maternal and child health, mental health, nutrition, injuries, humanitarian emergencies, and consequences of environmental degradation and climate change. (GLOBL HLTH)

202C

Research Methods II

(2 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):W. Steward, N. Burke Prerequisite(s): GHS 201C

Restrictions:This course is restricted to students in the GHS MS degree program. Activities: Lecture: 1 hours, Seminar: 3 hours

This course is a continuation of GHS 201C. It will cover: use of social science theory to inform health research, qualitative research methods, scale and questionnaire development and analysis, and design and evaluation of behavioral interventions to change health outcomes. (GLOBL HLTH)

202D

Socio-cultural and Behavioral Determinants of Health

(3.0 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):S. Dworkin, I. Whitmarsh

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 20 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

This course will examine social, cultural and behavioral determinants of health. Moving from social theories to behavior, the course will cover the effects of socio-economic inequality on population health. The course will draw on faculty expertise and experience in a variety of global contexts, allowing students to compare and contrast the varied influences of cultures on health. The course will combine the approaches of anthropologists, sociologists, and behavioral scientists to inform health. (GLOBL HLTH)

202E

Emerging Topics in Global Health

(1.0 units)

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Summer

Instructor(s):J. Ziegler

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours

This course introduces the principles of global health from the perspectives of the multi-disciplinary “Centers of Expertise” that comprise the innovative UC-wide Global Health Institute. Selected faculty from each COE will present and discuss the introductory aspects of their respective fields: Migration Health, Women’s Health and Empowerment, and “One Health” (an integrated approach to human disease associated with animals, agriculture, and water). (GLOBL HLTH)

203A

Global Health Practice Seminar

(1.5 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):M. Dandu Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 15 hours

This seminar course will emphasize the application of learned material from the other fall courses and include actual case studies. Each student will thoroughly develop and critique his/her fieldwork proposal to be implemented in the spring quarter. (GLOBL HLTH)

203B

Global Health Practice Seminar

(1.5 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):M. Dandu, J. Ziegler

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Degree course. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 15 hours

This seminar course will emphasize the application of learned material from the fall courses using lecture/seminar and actual case studies. Each student will develop and finalize their field work proposals that will be implemented in the spring quarter. This work product comprises the Qualifying Examination for advancement to MS candidacy. (GLOBL HLTH)

203C

Global Health Practice Seminar

(3 units)

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Summer

Instructor(s):J. Ziegler, M. Dandu Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of GHS 201A, 201B, 202A, 202B, 203A, and 203B.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Program.

This year-long seminar provides a case-based approach to learning about global health interventions on topics complementary to the required course material. The seminar is devoted primarily to the successful completion of the capstone project, an analysis and presentation of student's summer quarter fieldwork. This seminar will focus on developing specific skill sets essential to qualities of leadership in addition to topical sessions of current interest conducted by prominent guest lecturers. (GLOBL HLTH)

204

Global Health Sciences Fieldwork

(6 units)

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Spring

Instructor(s):J. Ziegler Prerequisite(s): GHS 201A, GHS 201B, GHS 202A, GHS 202B, GHS 203A, GHS 203B.

Restrictions:Must be enrolled in the MS GHS degree program. Activities: Field Work: 18 hours

The capstone project requires students to spend the spring quarter on a field project that has been developed over the 1st 2 quarters of study. The field project is a scholarly inquiry in a selected subject relevant to global health such as a survey, engagement in an ongoing research project, transfer of technology, or qualitative study of attitudes and behaviors. The field project enables students to gain hands-on experience in the application of global health principles learned in the course. (GLOBL HLTH)

205

Policy and Development in Global Health

(3 units)

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Summer

Instructor(s):M. Dandu Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of GHS 201A, 201B, 202A, 202B, 203A, and 203B.

Restrictions:Enrollment in Global Health Sciences Masters Program.

This course will introduce policy and development in the context of global health. Students will examine the structure and function of evidence-based policy planning and implementation using selected case studies. Learning the skills of assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, students will examine global health development interventions ranging from disease control to eradication to health promotion. Use of guest lecturers will acquaint the students with field experiences and practical outcomes. (GLOBL HLTH)

206

Introduction to Epidemiology

(2.0 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Steinmaus

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

To introduce basic principles of biomedical epidemiology research. Topics:goals and basic principles of Epidemiology (epi) and public health research, descriptions of the basic study designs used in epi(case‐control, cohort, cross‐sectional, ecologic, descriptive and others), common errors seen in epi, and how epi research is used to advance public health. Specific topics: study design; sources of error;sample size calculation; critical reviews of epi studies; summaries of epi lit;grant writing. (GLOBL HLTH)

206

Introduction to Epidemiology

(2.0 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Steinmaus

Restrictions:None. Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

To introduce basic principles of biomedical epidemiology research. Topics:goals and basic principles of Epidemiology (epi) and public health research, descriptions of the basic study designs used in epi(case‐control, cohort, cross‐sectional, ecologic, descriptive and others), common errors seen in epi, and how epi research is used to advance public health. Specific topics: study design; sources of error;sample size calculation; critical reviews of epi studies; summaries of epi lit;grant writing. (GLOBL HLTH)

207

Introduction to Biostatistics

(3.0 units)

Fall

Instructor(s):N. Hills

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 20 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

This course will cover the foundations of biostatistics. Topics: probability theory, descriptive and summary statistics (graphical examination of data, and inferential statistics)used to address causality: variable types and data distributions, including correlation, linear and logistic regression and survival analysis. Parametric and non‐parametric statistical methods will be taught and compared. STATA statistical software will be taught to conduct association analyses. (GLOBL HLTH)

208

Women's Health and Empowerment

(2.0 units)

Winter

Instructor(s):C. Cohen Prerequisite(s): None

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 10 hours, Seminar: 30 hours

The course’s main purpose is to provide core knowledge and skills from several disciplines on how to improve women's health and well-being, globally. It aims to expand students’ understanding of the interconnected factors that influence women’s empowerment and health, including economic development, political frameworks, population changes, educational opportunities, social changes, and advances in gender equality. (GLOBL HLTH)

211

Global Health Clinical Scholars Course

(4.5 units)

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Fall

Instructor(s):C. Stewart Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Global Health Clinical Scholars Program at: http://www.globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/education/ClinicalScholars/

Restrictions:None Activities: Lecture: 42 hours, Project: 15 hours

This course will survey key topics, concepts and vocabulary of global health practice and focus on the development of a scholarly project for the global health pathway within advanced clinical programs. Participants will study key institutions in the global health arena, global health challenges and the strategies for responding to them, and develop skills in project management and leadership for their future global health careers. Enrollment is restricted to Clinical Scholars Program trainees. (GLOBL HLTH)

294

Independent Study

(1 - 4 units)

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Instructor(s):J. Ziegler Prerequisite(s): None.

Restrictions:This program is restricted to students in the Global Health Sciences MS degree program.

This independent study course will involve in-depth study in a chosen field of global health importance that will result in a grant submission, publication or research paper. The student will submit an outline of goals and objectives that must be approved by the Program Director and the Faculty Advisor. (GLOBL HLTH)