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BIOL 301 Healthcare in the Developing World (Outgoing Program) Featured:

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  • Locations: Macha, Zambia
  • Program Terms: May Term
  • Restrictions: MU applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
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Program Description:
BIOL 218 collageCourse Description:
Study “Healthcare in the Developing World” while living on a research campus in the rural African community around the Macha Mission Hospital and develop a better understanding of the differences in health care practiced in the developing world as compared what you may experience in the US.  Observations in the Macha Mission hospital will enhance classroom discussions.  We will discuss diseases and disease patterns common among people living in the developing world, as exemplified by people in the Southern Province of Zambia.  You will develop an understanding of how cultural patterns, practices and customs relate to health and health care.
Estimated Course Fee: $4500

Faculty Biographies:
Dr. Larry Mylin (PhD) is a Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences.  He routinely teaches courses for majors: Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology.  He is active in research that seeks to understand how cellular immunity can control cancers, and to investigate new ways to grow malaria in the laboratory.  He spent a three-month sabbatical doing malaria research at Macha, and enjoys spending each May term in Macha co-teaching either the “Healthcare in the Developing World” course or the IDCC 206 Zambia Cross Cultural trip, and so is familiar with the people and customs of Macha.

Dr. John Harms (PhD) is a Professor of Biology and Assistant Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences.  He routinely teaches courses for majors: Cell and Animal Physiology, Physiology, Cancer & Cell Biology, Natural Sciences Capstone.  He is active in research that seeks to understand why pancreatic cancer is especially aggressive in hopes of learning how to better detect and treat it.  Dr. Harms helped to lead the most recent “Healthcare in the Developing World” course.

Dr. Sarah Jones (PhD, RN, CNE) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing. Courses she has taught majors include Historical and Conceptual Basis for Nursing, Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults, and Leadership in Nursing. As a professional nurse, she enjoys serving clients to meet medical, surgical, critical care, leadership, and pain management needs within healthcare settings. She values assessment research. Dr. Jones enjoyed co-teaching in the Zambia Senior Nursing Practicum in Macha in January 2016 and 2017 and helped to lead the “Healthcare in the Developing World” course in May 2019.

Other Information:
Know Before You Go.pdf
BIOL 301 2024 Syllabus DRAFT LM1b.pdf
BIOL 301 2024 May June DRAFT Calendar Zambia Healthcare course v1.pdf

 



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
May Term 2025 09/30/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.