Prerequisites: CASMA226, ENGEK125, 210. - This course is an effort to develop a holistic understanding of health of vulnerable, forcibly displaced persons, understand the drivers of displacement, appreciate the contextual realities, develop knowledge of mathematical models to evaluate the risk of disease or burden of infection, critically analyze existing technological solutions from a technical and ethical lens, and design interventions to improve health of these communities. In addition, this course will provide students with an opportunity to interact with experts who bring diverse perspectives informed by lived experiences, community engagement and policy design and intervention. In addition to mathematical modeling, device design and technical analysis, the students will also get an opportunity to discuss their perspective, analysis and findings through writing for a broad general audience. Cannot be taken for credit in addition to ENG BE 428.

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