POLS307

Policy Issues in Science, Technology and Global Health

30 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2016

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course analyses major political issues and policy challenges in the areas of global health, biomedicine and the life sciences industry. Specific issues will include the politics of infectious diseases, food security, health security, health activism, health diplomacy, and the implications of new technologies for human health, medicine and reproduction. Cases will be drawn from North America, Australasia and Africa.

Prerequisites

30 points in POLS at 200 level; Or POLS206 and one of HLTH201/202/213. Students without 30 points at 200 level in POLS but with at least a B average in 75 points in appropriate courses may be admitted with the approval of the Programme Director.