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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Epidemics I online course by edX is a five-week introductory-level course under the subject of Medicine. This is a self-paced course with English as the mode of instruction. The training is designed by the University of Hong Kong with Gabriel M. Leung, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Joseph Wu, and eight other academicians as the training instructors.
The Epidemics I certification course showcases that despite medical breakthroughs due to technological advancements, there is a significant increase in vulnerability against infectious diseases. The training is curated to explain why these threats are in action by understanding the key scientific principles that form the basis of epidemics. Also, candidates will understand the actions taken for public health to prevent and control such adversities in the 21st century.
By the end of the Epidemics I training programme, candidates will acquire all-round knowledge about epidemics and their evolution. The curriculum will also cover the Ebola and Zika outbreak, informatics on global health of the next generation, ecology, the emergence of infectious diseases, and the discovery of a novel microbe. The self-paced programme provides two options to enrol in the course, namely, paid and free modes. In the paid mode, the learners can have unlimited access and a certificate of completion. In the free mode, the candidates will get access to the course only for a limited period.
The Highlights
- Introductory level course
- Five weeks of learning
- Two to three hours study per week
- Self-paced training
- Official and verified certificate
- Video lectures in English
- Created by the University of Hong Kong
- Transcript for the video lectures
- Course under the subject of Medicine
Programme Offerings
- Free registration
- Introductory-level Course
- Completion in five weeks
- Two to three hours effort per week
- Medicine category
- Taught in English
- Video lectures with transcript
- Verified certificate
- Offered by the University of Hong Kong
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 11598 | yes | HKU Hong Kong |
There is no fee payment required to enroll for the Epidemics I online programme. However, candidates who want a verified certificate can purchase it at Rs 11,598.
Epidemics I course fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Epidemics I course | Free |
Epidemics I course - Certificate experience | Rs. 11,598 |
What you will learn
Epidemics I certification training ensure that the candidates have sufficient knowledge about:
- Past, present, and future of epidemics
- Zika and Ebola outbreak
- Informatics on global health for the next generation
- Ecology and evolution of infectious diseases
- Risk of influenza virus
- Discovery of the novel microbe
Admission Details
Step 1. Go to the official website of edX to find the Epidemics I online course.
Step 2. You can find the “Sign-in” or “Register” tab on the website’s homepage.
Step 3. Enter the required details such as email, name, password, country, username, etc. or use a Microsoft, Apple, Google, or Facebook account to sign up.
Step 4. Now, type the course title in the search bar and click on the course.
Step 5. Click on the “Enroll” tab to register for free, or opt for a verified certificate by paying a fee.
Application Details
Candidates are not required to fill out lengthy forms to participate in the Epidemics I training by edX. Simply create an account or sign in to enrol for the course by using their email address and name. They can use their Microsoft, Apple, Google, or Facebook account as well to sign up on edX.
The Syllabus
- Epidemic
- Historic transitions and infectious disease epidemics
- Why do novel infectious diseases continue to thrive?
- Emerging infectious disease, zoonosis, and re-emerging infectious diseases
- Factors leading to infectious disease emergence and re-emergence
- Estimated economic costs of infectious disease and regions with a higher risk of future infectious disease
- Preparing for the next epidemic
- Allocating resources among fights against different pathogens
- The debate on channelling resources
- Vaccines
- Towards digital pathogen surveillance: a very bumpy, winding road: Supplementary module
- Antimicrobial resistance
- Ecology of infectious diseases
- Phylogenetic tree
- 2009 pandemic H1N1 and Swine Influenza
- Emerging infectious diseases at the human-animal interface
- H7N9 Influenza A virus in China: Emergence
- Using phylogenetic trees for studying an infectious disease epidemic
- Highly pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza virus emergence in Asia
- Is stopping bushmeat the answer?
- Ebola in the wider context
- How we should use vaccines and experimental treatments
- Border controls
- Should we enforce lockdowns and centralise care?
- Will Ebola become a huge human pandemic?
- Will Ebola become airborne?
- Global variation in risk of influenza virus emergence: Supplementary module
- Discovery of a novel microbe
- Identifying the novel virus associated with this infectious pneumonia
- Finding the cause of interstitial pneumonia
- Is SARS coronavirus really the cause of SARS?
- Alert: coronavirus as the cause of emerging infectious diseases!
- Supplementary module: Using genetic data at multiple scales to understand constraints on viral evolution
- Control of emerging infections depends on control at the source
Instructors
HKU Hong Kong Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The Epidemics I online course will take five weeks to complete.
No. Anyone interested in the Epidemics I certification syllabus is welcome to join the course.
All the instructors are trained professionals who are professors at renowned institutions. There are a total of 11 instructors for this edX training programme.
Apart from enhancing career opportunities, the Epidemics I course certificate also acts as a motivator to complete the course in time.
No, there are no scholarships available for this edX online course.