HLTH 351 Health in Humanitarian Crises Units: 3.00
Humanitarian crises due to natural disasters, armed conflict, disease outbreaks and other threats are growing contributors to ill-health worldwide. Case studies, evolving current events, and experiential learning will be utilized throughout the term to anchor course content.
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
NOTE Also offered at Bader College, UK (Learning Hours may vary).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 3 or above and HLTH 101/3.0) or permission of the School.
Exclusion GLPH 482/3.0; HLTH 397/3.0 (Topic Title: Health in Humanitarian Crises - Winter 2019, Winter 2020).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe principles, rights and duties for governing humanitarian aid in crisis settings through class discussion and written work.
- Assess health and humanitarian responses and the coordination between host governments, the UN, and humanitarian agencies.
- Analyze the risk factors to the physical, mental, and social health in refugee camps and host communities.
- Examine objectives, priorities, and minimum standards in human health response during emergency and post-emergency phases of crises.
- Apply principles of academic research, writing and academic integrity.