Chronic/Communicable Diseases (HLT 311)

Term: 2024-2025 Spring Term

Faculty

Emily LivingstonShow MyInfo popup for Emily Livingston

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Office Hours:

Monday and Wednesday: 3:00p-5:00p

Tuesday: 8:00a-1:00p

Electronic Hours: Tuesday 1:00p-3:00p, Thursday 8:00a-11:00a

* These hours are listed as a guideline for my availability. To be sure you are seen one on one, please make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

*E-MAIL IS MY PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASSWORK, HOMEWORK, TESTS, ETC.*

I check and respond to e-mails several times throughout the day Monday through Friday. Please do not hesitate to reach out for any needs!

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM (1/27/2025 - 5/7/2025) Location: MAIN DNH 116

Description

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop a basic understanding of the nature and cause of human diseases, disabilities and death, and the educational interventions to prevent or control them. An epidemiologic approach will be used to study selected diseases/conditions. Common infestious diseases (influenza, pneumonia, HIV, STD's, hepatitis, cancer, stroke, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis) will be explored.