This course explores the cholera outbreak of 1854 in London, England, and its impact on modern public health reforms. Students will learn about the Broad Street Pump, the role of John Snow in epidemiology, and the Sanitary Movement. The course aims to teach the history of sanitation and its significance in public health. The teaching method includes video episodes that delve into the historical events. This course is intended for history enthusiasts, public health professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of history and public health.
Overview
Syllabus
England: The Broad Street Pump - You Know Nothing, John Snow - Extra History - #1.
England: The Broad Street Pump - Epidemiology Begins! - Extra History - #2.
England: The Broad Street Pump - Map of the Blue Death - Extra History - #3.
The Sanitary Movement - A John Snow Epilogue - Extra History.
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Extra Credits
