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  • PATH 5050: Bacterial Pathogenesis

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will provide an introduction to bacterial pathogenesis, with emphasis on molecular and genetic determinants of virulence. Topics will include: bacterial toxins, secretion systems and virulence, interaction with host defenses and immune evasion, genetic regulation and exchange of virulence determinants, tissue specific interaction with host receptors, the microbiome, antibiotics and resistance, vaccination, and bioterrorism.
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  • PATH 5533: App Mol Dx II

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Utilize principles/techniques in RE/Southern Blotting and RFLP. Employ PCR detection technologies. Apply QA/QC process to PCR technology. Prerequisite: Instructor's Consent.
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  • PATH 5535: Molecular Diagnostics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Develop advanced understanding of scientific principles of molecular biology as applied to molecular diagnostic laboratory testing. Understand the application of molecular diagnostics as a means to assess health and disease including test selection and correlation of laboratory data to pathologic states in areas of genetics, oncology and infectious disease. Learn to assess the quality of performance of molecular testing, abnormal laboratory data, discrepant results and validity of test results. Prerequisite: Instructor's Consent.
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  • PBHLT 1100: Pub Health & Pandemics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course delves into the multifaceted impacts of historical pandemics, examining how biological, social, economic, environmental, behavioral, and political factors shape the health of populations. Through a systems thinking approach, students will explore the manifestation and perpetuation of health disparities, as well as strategies for their mitigation. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the interconnectedness of health determinants and the role of public health interventions in addressing global and community health issues.
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  • PBHLT 1200: Determinants of Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    What impacts health? This course examines how social, economic, environmental, behavioral, and other factors impact the health of individuals and communities. Students will be introduced to systems thinking and become familiar with some of the tools used to map various influences on a population's health. The course will focus on the connections among the various factors that impact health.
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  • PBHLT 2000: Intro to Public Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The goal of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the history and philosophy of public health as well as its core values, concepts and functions across the globe and in society. Students will learn about major causes of disease and disability, the concepts of population health, and the basic processes, approaches and interventions that identify and address the major health-related needs and concerns of populations.
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  • PBHLT 2100: Measure Hlth & Disease

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces types of public health data, methods for collecting data, and interpretation of data for comparing health status among populations as well as common statistical methods used for public health decision making.
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  • PBHLT 2200: Health & Disease

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course introduces types of public health data, methods for collecting data, and interpretations of findings for comparing health status among populations. Common statistical methods will be introduced to aid in public health decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based approaches as an essential part of public health practice, including the use of community engagement in needs assessment as a method of identifying, prioritizing, and addressing a population's health concerns.
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  • PBHLT 2400: PH Admin & Policy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will cover the organizational structure and function of public health systems, policies, and programs at the local, state, and federal levels in the US. Non- profit agencies, voluntary agencies, and health-related activities in the private sector are reviewed. Topics covered in this course include health services/public health organizations/programs, federal, state, and county financing, public health workforce, and organizational management. It will provide an introduction to health care politics and policymaking in the United States. We will explore how American political ideologies shape health policy and public health. Students will learn the roles that the presidency, Congress, courts, interest groups, public opinion and media play in health policymaking.
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  • PBHLT 4500: PH: Global Perspective

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    An introduction to public health providing students with a global perspective on disease and wellness on a population basis. The course content will include infectious disease, chronic disease and injury, environmental health, nutrition, mental health, global public health organizations, economics, the impact of culture and religion on health ethics, public health in special populations and humanitarian emergencies.
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