Epidemics I
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About this course
Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this free online course. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this course will feature a supplementary module on COVID-19 and panel discussions with world-leading experts in epidemics.
This is the first (origins of novel pathogens) of the four courses, covers these topics:
Epidemics: Past, Present and Future
Discussion on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, and Supplementary Module on NextGeneration Informatics for Global Health
Ecology, Evolution and Emergence of Infectious Diseases
Medical Detective: Bug Hunting in Epidemics
This is the first (origins of novel pathogens) of the four courses, covers these topics:
Epidemics: Past, Present and Future
Discussion on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, and Supplementary Module on NextGeneration Informatics for Global Health
Ecology, Evolution and Emergence of Infectious Diseases
Medical Detective: Bug Hunting in Epidemics
What you'll learn
- understand the historical context of epidemics
- analyze case studies of specific outbreaks
- explore the ecology and evolution of infectious diseases
- apply statistical methods in epidemic tracking
Course objectives
- learn about the origins of novel pathogens
- discuss the role of informatics in global health
- engage in panel discussions with experts
Skills you'll gain
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