HIST 396 Disease in Africa Since 1960 (3 credits)

Offered by: History and Classical Studies (Faculty of Arts)

Overview

History : This course examines the negatives and positives of African health since independence: the rise of new pathogens, especially HIV/AIDS, and the revitalization of old ones, such as drug resistant tuberculosis and malaria. Also examined are the growth of health infrastructure, and international successes such as the eradication of smallpox.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.

  • Prerequisite: HIST 200 and HIST 201 or HIST 349 or permission of the instructor
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