Panama and Colombia
Global Public Health: Tropical Diseases of Latin America
PH 40195 Special Topics Course Description: The principal objective of this 2013 planned summer intersession course is to immerse students into the history, culture and public health systems of Latin American countries Panama and Colombia. Students will have the opportunity to visit major cities, i.e., Panama City, Panama and Cali, Colombia, rural areas, and well-known tourist destinations. Students will gain an understanding of current scientific research on tropical diseases of local public health relevance, such as malaria. The course will focus on the basic biology of disease, mechanisms of transmission (epidemiology), and efforts to develop vaccines against malaria. The course is designed primarily for sophomores, juniors and seniors who are public health or biological science majors. Master's level students will also be accepted. Knowledge of basic Spanish language is useful but not necessary.
Planned for 2013 Summer Intersession. Dates: May 20 - June 3, 2013
Cities Planned:
Panama City
Cali
Buenaventura
Cartagena
Rosario Islands
Learning Experiences planned:
History and culture of Panama and Colombia
Tour Panama Canal and Rainforest
Explore research facilities
Vaccine Development process
Tour of Colombian University
Tours of communities, labs and clinics
Coffee Production Tour
Expert lectures
Day of Service
Shopping
For more information contact
Mark James, Ph.D
College of Public Health Director of Global Programs