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课程概述

Not so long ago, it was almost guaranteed that you would die of an infectious disease. In fact, had you been born just 150 years ago, your chances of dying of an infectious disease before you've reached the tender age of 5 would have been extremely high. Since then, science has come a long way in understanding infectious diseases - what they are, how they spread, and how they can be prevented. But diseases like HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculosis, or the flu are still major killers worldwide, and novel emerging diseases are a constant threat to public health. In addition, the bugs are evolving. Antibiotics, our most potent weapon against bacterial infections, are losing their power because the bacteria are becoming resistant. In this course, we'll explore the major themes of infectious diseases dynamics. After we’ve covered the basics, we'll be looking at the dynamics of the flu, and why we're worried about flu pandemics. We'll be looking at the dynamics of childhood diseases such as measles and whooping cough, which were once considered almost eradicated, but are now making a comeback. We'll explore Malaria, and use it as a case study of the evolution of drug resistance. We'll even be looking at social networks - how diseases can spread from you to your friends to your friends' friends, and so on. And of course we’ll be talking about vaccination too. We’ll also be talking about how mobile phones, social media and crowdsourcing are revolutionizing disease surveillance, giving rise to a new field of digital epidemiology. And yes, we will be talking about Zombies - not human zombies, but zombie ants whose brains are hijacked by an infectious fungus. We're looking forward to having you join us for an exciting course!...

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SN

Apr 11, 2016

great course and its intensive learning . One might think its just another course . However, one needs to follow all the lectures and notes closely to be able to pass all their assignments .

DB

Apr 22, 2016

Can't fault this course at all and nor would I want to. Very interesting, brilliantly presented and the range of experts really enhanced it. It was engaging and made me keen to find out more.

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创建者 Erik B

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Jan 31, 2017

Pro: All topics seem to be covered, full overview of this field.

Con: Please, please, get rid of the childish drawings and get som serious artwork.

创建者 Ester

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Aug 14, 2020

Really enjoyed this course, the lecturers and content. It is ever so slightly dated, and some phrasing could be changed, but overall very good!

创建者 Nithyassree M

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Aug 1, 2020

This is an extremely informative, easy to understand course that I will recommend to anyone that is interested in learning about epidemiology.

创建者 Dr. K L

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Aug 13, 2020

It was an informative course where we can learn from basics to modern infections that are damaging the host.overall a very great course

创建者 Ediri M

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Apr 9, 2017

Really interesting course if you want to be more informed about the dynamics of global disease transmission and emergency responses

创建者 Chris J

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Dec 21, 2017

Excellent big picture overview of epidemics with very knowledgeable faculty bringing a wealth of expertise to the course.

创建者 Luis A H D A

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Aug 14, 2024

curso muy antiguo . no se ha tratado sobre la pandemia del COVID 19 Y otras epidemia recientes en los ultimo 8 años

创建者 RITUPARNA P

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Jun 27, 2021

Doing this course in 2021 felt like living everything being taught. Very enlightening, well explained.

创建者 Dwayne P

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Oct 10, 2017

Thank you for all the effort the team put in to make this course. It is an amazing course, learnt so.

创建者 JOHN Q

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Sep 9, 2015

Nice course and extremely we'll presented. Cood ideas and the presenters also did a great job.

创建者 Wojciech W

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Feb 2, 2019

Very interesting course with many wonderful information presented in funny and engaging way.

创建者 Mark

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Feb 12, 2017

Very thorough and comprehensive course--all lessons are in easily-understandable English

创建者 C S

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Apr 9, 2020

the course and lecturers are very good, the means of interaction is limited though.

创建者 Celeste F

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Jan 19, 2021

Would love to learn more! Intermediate or advanced level to build on this!

创建者 Anais S

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Jun 21, 2016

Some of the lectures were a little dull but the information was fantastic!

创建者 Darla C

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Apr 11, 2020

A few spelling errors and minor bibs in videos but overall very good

创建者 Ryan R

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Jan 24, 2016

The test difficulty was a lot easier than the actual course content.

创建者 Alicia U V

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Sep 29, 2015

Really good material. Lectures are fun to watch and easy to follow.

创建者 Brendan T

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Sep 21, 2016

Great course, will def be looking for more like this.

创建者 Michelle G

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Mar 14, 2025

very informative and educational

创建者 NOSIBA B M M

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Feb 6, 2025

كان الكورس جيدا وملي بالمعلومات

创建者 Drashti S

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Aug 26, 2020

nice to learning about diseases

创建者 Maria F S B

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Mar 18, 2020

I loved the Course.

创建者 Ritvik S S

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Oct 25, 2015

very intresting

创建者 Dr S R W

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Aug 9, 2024

nice speakers