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5.0·Reviewed Aug 18, 2020
Very good overview of this topic with excellent reading lists and good lectures.
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“If history is our guide, we can assume that the battle between the intellect and will of the human species and the extraordinary adaptability of microbes will be never-ending.” (1) Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. In this course, we will learn why this is the case by looking at the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics and the public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century. This course covers the following four topics: 1. Origins of novel pathogens; 2. Analysis of the spread of infectious diseases; 3. Medical and public health countermeasures to prevent and control epidemics; 4. Panel discussions involving leading public health experts with deep frontline experiences to share their views on risk communication, crisis management, ethics and public trust in the context of infectious disease control. In addition to the original introductory sessions on epidemics, we revamped the course by adding: - new panel discussions with world-leading experts; and - supplementary modules on next generation informatics for combating epidemics. -------------------------------------------------------- (1) Fauci AS, Touchette NA, Folkers GK. Emerging Infectious Diseases: a 10-Year Perspective from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Apr; 11(4):519-25. What you'll learn - Demonstrate knowledge of the origins, spread and control of infectious disease epidemics - Demonstrate understanding of the importance of effective communication about epidemics - Demonstrate understanding of key contemporary issues relating to epidemics from a global perspective
Status: Healthcare Ethics
Status: Media and Communications
BeginnerCourse46 hours
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JP
5.0·Reviewed Apr 12, 2020
A very nice, dynamic approach to the topic with communications of experts on the field. A good, stimulating coverage of the themes without dispersal.
FL
5.0·Reviewed Jun 20, 2020
Excellent introduction to communicable diseases, clarify a lot of points especially during covid-19
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5.0·Reviewed Mar 3, 2021
Epidemics-Science Matters was a wonderful course,very informative,interactive and lively.
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5.0·Reviewed Oct 6, 2020
Love the material and was very impressed by the expertise of the professors.
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5.0·Reviewed May 2, 2020
this was very excellent and amazing course I really enjoy every part of it.. Big thanks for your GREAT efforts
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5.0·Reviewed Apr 25, 2020
Very well structured and comprehensive course for beginners.
MA
5.0·Reviewed Sep 1, 2020
I loved how informative this class was, very good information. I also like how you do exams after every section, very easy to learn.
EU
5.0·Reviewed Apr 12, 2020
A very timely course. Lot of interesting concepts that can be used by governments around the world to tackle epidemics.
DC
5.0·Reviewed Feb 2, 2021
Possibly the most timely course I've taken with the current state of the Covid-19 epidemic. Very well presented by excellent instructors.
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5.0·Reviewed Mar 20, 2020
Excellent course that is taught by exceptional professors!
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5.0·Reviewed May 26, 2020
Super useful information, easy to follow, excellent panel discussions at the end of each week. Thanks!
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崔天5.0
Reviewed Nov 19, 2018This course is quite helpful for people who want to learn more about Epidemics. The course has a clear arrangement while form is vivid and interesting. Thanks for the teachers.
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YUEN Kim Sang4.0
Reviewed Dec 9, 2017An excellent online self-learning course. Taught by renowned professors, the course materials are concise yet informative. The design of the workflow allow participates to take part anywhere and at any time to suit their circumstances. It’s especially useful to beginners who are interested in the subject.
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Matthijs Hut5.0
Reviewed Apr 12, 2020Very nice way to learn all there is to learn about epidemics, now that there is a corona-pandemic going on. Classes were very clear and I liked that I could do it in my own pace and finish it in 2 weeks rather than 10. To make that possible, I only watched all lecture videos and made all quizzes, but did not read any backup materials. Overall great learning experience.
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Prof.Dr.Francisco X González G5.0
Reviewed Mar 16, 2020It was a great course, very good explanations and material. I did learn a lot and did my own research, the tests were some difficult and it is okey because I like challenges, I did participate in the forums and took this course in a serious matter. Very professional teachers and quality materials helped me to understand epidemics. Thank you so much! Francisco Xavier
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Ahmed Elsayed Ahmed Eldidamony4.0
Reviewed Mar 19, 2019Good course
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Andrea Sweet5.0
Reviewed May 31, 2020I can't thank you enough for your effort. Knowledge beats anxiety - so your course helped me a lot during this SARS-Cov-2 time. For me, sometimes it was quite hard to understand the content because that subject area is not familiar to me. A few more exercises with explanations and results to practise may have been helpful.
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Ellery Ivan E. Apolinario5.0
Reviewed May 20, 2020This course breaks down key concepts in Epidemics in four general themes and further makes the week of learning more enjoyable by making those themes break down into smaller understandable chunks of concepts. What a way to learn! Thank you HKU Epidemics Course Team.
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Reviewed Mar 20, 20202020 year the World meet 2019-nCov; Theory and practice are closely connected. This course help me to deeper understand what happens and why some measures are crucial, and other are not such important.
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Arhon Delgado Perez5.0
Reviewed Nov 18, 2021Curso muy interesante e importante para la comprensión precisa de cómo se desarrollarán la mayor parte de los sectores de la sociedad tras una pandemia
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Jorge António Ribeiro Pereira5.0
Reviewed Apr 13, 2020A very nice, dynamic approach to the topic with communications of experts on the field. A good, stimulating coverage of the themes without dispersal.
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Don Cooper5.0
Reviewed Feb 3, 2021Possibly the most timely course I've taken with the current state of the Covid-19 epidemic. Very well presented by excellent instructors.
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MARQUEL ALLEN5.0
Reviewed Sep 2, 2020I loved how informative this class was, very good information. I also like how you do exams after every section, very easy to learn.
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Edima Udo5.0
Reviewed Apr 13, 2020A very timely course. Lot of interesting concepts that can be used by governments around the world to tackle epidemics.
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Tagwa sayed kobail satti5.0
Reviewed May 3, 2020this was very excellent and amazing course I really enjoy every part of it.. Big thanks for your GREAT efforts
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Wyndham Juneau5.0
Reviewed May 27, 2020Super useful information, easy to follow, excellent panel discussions at the end of each week. Thanks!
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françois Lamy5.0
Reviewed Jun 21, 2020Excellent introduction to communicable diseases, clarify a lot of points especially during covid-19
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ibrahim burhan5.0
Reviewed Mar 4, 2021Epidemics-Science Matters was a wonderful course,very informative,interactive and lively.
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Ioannis Tsagarliotis5.0
Reviewed Apr 20, 2020Great course with a lot of information and lectures targeted exactly to the point !
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morgan wolf5.0
Reviewed Aug 19, 2020Very good overview of this topic with excellent reading lists and good lectures.
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Berea Rodríguez Addesso5.0
Reviewed Dec 17, 2020Complete course, easy to follow but with a lot of information and new ideas.