SO 300 - Epidemics & Society

This course is designed to look at the social dimensions of infectious diseases and epidemics. Students will study how epidemics reflect and affect the demographics, social structures, economics, and the cultures of societies. Infectious disease is one of the greatest global challenges in health care and this course will provide students with the sociological perspectives on issues related to infectious diseases in the context of global health.

Note: Meets Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)

Four credits.