Synbio is a diverse field with diverse applications, and the different contexts (e.g., gain-of-function research, biofuels) raise different ethical and governance challenges. The objective of this course is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of ethical and policy/governance issues that arise in the design, conduct and application of synthetic biology. The … [Read more...] about Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy
Public Health
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Often called “the cornerstone†of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. By applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of … [Read more...] about Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Telehealth Best Practices and Uses
Telehealth uses technology tools such as a cellphone or laptop to give patients and doctors the ability to support healthcare communication and services remotely. The field of telehealth has seen tremendous growth, with telehealth use increasing across all specialties and becoming even more accessible. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and employees in … [Read more...] about Telehealth Best Practices and Uses
Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing
As the last of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on traditional healing using different techniques of many countries around the world. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share a number of traditional global perspectives. Learners will not become certified traditional healers … [Read more...] about Curanderismo: Global & Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing
Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
This course proposes an overview of current global health challenges drawing on the insights of several academic disciplines including medicine, public health, law, economics, social sciences and humanities. This interdisciplinary approach will guide the student into seven critical topics in global health. … [Read more...] about Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview
