1. Pandemic Control Basics
Learning Objectives
Welcome & Introduction: What Are We Doing Together?
- Define key pandemic terms: pandemic, flattening the curve, herd immunity, and complementary frameworks
- Understand the use of traditional data collection tools and scenario modelling when identifying early signs of emerging threats like pandemics
- Recognize the socio-economic impact and relationship between public policy, public administration/governance, and politics
This module will help learners explore policy study characteristics that impact the public during crises like pandemics. By the end, learners will demonstrate an understanding of different policy goals that contribute to ending COVID-19.