STI Prevention: Using Epidemiology to Inform Policy and Program 



 
 November 22, 2009

Course Schedule

Note: All times are EST/EDT (-5 GMT). Assignments become accessible on the dates listed in the "Available" column.

Available Assignment Due
The Basics
Mon, Mar 23 Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course: Housekeeping and How We Use Public Health (Althoff, Hogan, Schumacher) ——
Mon, Mar 23 Lecture 2 Epidemiologic Basis of STD Control: Introduction and STD Surveillance (Zenilman) ——
Mon, Mar 23 Lecture 3 STD Control: Introduction to Mathematical Models and STDs (Zenilman) ——
Mon, Mar 23 Lecture 4 Introduction to STI Policy and Programming (Hogan, Althoff, Schumacher) ——
 
STI Specific Epidemiology
Fri, Mar 27 Lecture 5 Gonorrhea and Chlamydia (Ghanem) ——
Fri, Mar 27 Lecture 6 Vaginitis and PID (Zenilman, Ghanem) ——
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Activity General Course Questions for LiveTalk 1 (Post to BBS) (Optional but will contribute to participation grade) Sun, Mar 29, 11:59 PM
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Activity Questions for Dr. Zenilman for LiveTalk 2 (Post to BBS) (Optional but will contribute to participation grade) Sun, Apr 12, 11:59 PM
Tue, Mar 31, 5:30 PM LiveTalk 1 Project Questions and Class Exercises (Hogan, Schwartz, Swartzendruber) ——
Fri, Apr 3 Lecture 7 Syphilis (Rompalo) ——
Fri, Apr 3 Lecture 8 Public Health Aspects of Genital Herpes (Rompalo) ——
Fri, Apr 3 Lecture 9 Genital Human Papillomavirus (Gravitt) ——
Fri, Apr 3 Lecture 10 HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (Erbelding) ——
Fri, Apr 3 Lecture 11 STD Diagnostic Tests (Gaydos) ——
 
STI Policy and Program in Various Contexts
Fri, Apr 10 Lecture 12 Epidemiologic Basis for STI Policy and Programming: Interventions (Zenilman) ——
Fri, Apr 10 Lecture 13 STDs in the International Setting (Gray) ——
Fri, Apr 10 Lecture 14 Behavioral Interventions (Celentano) ——
Fri, Apr 10 Lecture 15 Adolescents and STIs (Ellen) ——
Mon, Apr 13, 7 PM LiveTalk 2 Discussion with Dr. Zenilman ——
 
Summary: Development of STI Policy and Program
Mon, Apr 20, 5:30 PM LiveTalk 3 Student/Professor Dialogue: Questions and Current Issues in the Field Zenilman ——
Fri, Apr 24 Lecture 16 Trends and Issues 2009 (Zenilman) ——
 
Presentations and Exams
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Project Problem Definition Fri, Apr 3, 11:59 PM
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Project (Briefing Memo) Briefing memo, annotated bibliography and supporting materials Sun, Apr 26, 11:59 PM
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Project (Presentation) Presentation (Audio and PowerPoint slides) Sun, Apr 26, 11:59 PM
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Project Questions for other student presentations Sun, May 3, 11:59 PM
Mon, Apr 6 Mid-Term Exam Online, open-book examination (individualized; do not speak to anyone else while taking exam) Thu, Apr 16, 12 PM
Mon, May 11, 7 PM  —
Mon, May 11, 9 PM
LiveTalk Oral Presentations ——
Tue, May 12, 6 PM  —
Tue, May 12, 8:30 PM
LiveTalk Oral Presentations ——
Thu, May 14, 6 PM  —
Thu, May 14, 8:30 PM
LiveTalk Oral Presentations ——
 
Course Evaluation
Fri, May 8 Course Evaluation   Tue, May 26
 

 

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