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POPULATION, HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

This course deals with the assessment of health status of populations in clinical, epidemiological and sociological contexts.  It also examines interrelationships between health and population structure and dynamics, and the effects of population processes such as mortality, morbidity migration and fertility on population structure, health care delivery and socio-economic development strategies.

Objectives: The objective of the course is to expose students to assessment of the socio-cultural, clinical and epidemiological contexts of the health status of the population.

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered by means of lectures, individual and/or group presentations.

Course Code: 
SOC 412
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

EMERGING AND RE-EMERGINGDISEASES

This course deals with the history of diseases and the emergence of certain diseases at any point in time. Concepts such as the epidemiological transition and health transition will be employed. The current focus will be on HIV and AIDS as the emerging disease of the last century. Some of the emerging and reemerging diseases are Ebola, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Buruli Ulcer it emphasises the socio-cultural context in which these disease outbreaks occur, the vulnerability of certain populations to 'new' diseases and socio-political responses for outbreaks.  

 Objective: The aim of the course is to enable students to understand population and public health issues surrounding the emergence and reemergence of diseases.

 Mode of Delivery: This course is delivered through lectures, presentation of research articles, class exercises and group discussions.

Course Code: 
POH 406
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health
12 May, 2020

BRIEF ON THE BET-GHANA BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

Introduction

The BET-Ghana Business Plan Competition is an initiative of the BET-Ghana project, a trans- disciplinary research and transfer project between the University of Cape Coast and the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The competition is aimed at promoting start-ups and entrepreneurship in the Consumer Goods and Food Processing (CG & FP) industry as part of the broader goal of enhancing the employability and (self-) employment opportunities of students and graduates in the Ghanaian economy. Download COMPETITION POSTER

 

Structure of competition

The BET-Ghana Business Plan Competition involves a four stage process comprising:

1.   submission of concept paper on a business idea in the CG &FP industry,

2.   participation in a day’s training on business plan writing for top 20 shortlisted applicants,

3.   submission of business plan by top 20 shortlisted applicants; and

4.   pitching to a panel of experts.

Eligibility criteria for participation

In order to participate in the competition, applicant must:

1.   be a non-final year student of the University Cape Coast studying through any of the modes available i.e. regular, sandwich or distance; and
2.   have a business idea that falls within the CG &FP industry.

Applicants with business concepts that are already operational; and applicants who possess a valid national passport will have an added advantage.

Award

Top 10 finalists will receive business implementation training in Germany in 2021.

List of Possible Consumer Goods and Food Processing Items

Consumer Goods Secondary and Tertiary Processing of the following Food Items
Soap (bar and liquid), shower gel Roots and tubers (flour, gari mix)
Body and hair cream, lotion Essential oils, omega 3 fatty acids
Packaging material such as paper, plastic Meat and poultry products
Construction materials e.g. tiles, adhesives, putty fillers

Chocolate drinks and cocoa based products
Toiletries e.g. tissue paper, napkin, sanitizer Fruit and vegetable drinks, beverages
Dispensers for washing, food storage Nuts, seeds and processed spices
Clothes, hangers Cereal grains, legumes
Coats and scrubs Mineral water
Fashion designs and accessories e.g. beads, necklaces, hats, fascinators Fermented and alcoholic drinks (noni juice, yoghurt, vinegar, dry gin)
Fashion accessories Dairy products
Footwear Fungus, mushrooms
Charcoal briquettes. activated charcoal Egg powder
Chalk, markers Sweeteners e.g. sugars, honey, stevia
Wig oil Fish, sea foods, shellfish
Art works Salt
Interior decor, wall papers, designer brush Dried fruits and vegetables
Embroidery designs Snacks, dessert, bread, biscuits, spreads

Download SUBMISSION TEMPLATE

The deadline for submission of a business concept is Monday, 15th June, 2020.

PRINCIPLES OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

The course involves basic concepts and principles in guidance and counselling.  It introduces students to the services employed to operationalize guidance practices and family-related issues: dealing with families; counselling of adolescents; group processes intervention procedures; especially within the context of HIV and AIDS. 

Objectives: By the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to understand some basic theories of counseling, the scope and nature of guidance and counseling and the role of functionaries in the guidance and counselling process.

Mode of delivery: The content will be delivered by means of didactic lectures, individual and or group presentations.

 

Course Code: 
POH 405
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

EMERGING DISEASES (WITH EMPHASIS ON HIV AND AIDS)

The course deals with the history of diseases and the emergence of certain diseases at any point in time. The core issues to be deals with include the concept of epidemiological transition, health transition, HIV and AIDS, Emerging diseases (with emphasis on those found in Africa) and infectious disease control strategies. Specific populations’ susceptibility to emerging diseases as well as the sociocultural context of exposure to these risk factors will be discussed during the course. In addition, the national, regional and global economic and social impacts of emerging diseases will be covered.

Objective: The objective of the course is to introduce students to emerging disease with emphasis on HIV and AIDS from a socio-demographic context.

 

Mode of delivery: The modes of delivery are lecture and discussion.

 

Course Code: 
POH 404
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

This adolescent reproductive health course is designed to equip the student with an understanding of the situation of Adolescents reproductive health in the world since the ICPD of 1994.

Objectives: This course is to equip students with basic concepts and analytical frameworks used in adolescent reproductive health.

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered by means of didactic lecturers, group presentations and experience sharing.

Course Code: 
POH 403
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

Dynamics of Natural Population Change

The course deals with the basic concepts, theories and models of natural population change in Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. Among the issues to be discussed are patterns of fertility and mortality, reasons accounting for the observed patterns and their implications for socio-economic development; issues of reproductive health associated with fertility; dynamics of fertility and mortality, and socio-economic development. 

Objectives:By the end of the course students should be able to explain various concepts, theories and perspectives in fertility and mortality.

Mode of Delivery:The content will be delivered through lectures, guest lectures, individual and group presentations and assigned readings.

Course Code: 
POH 402
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

Qualitative Research Methods

This course introduces students to the range of qualitative techniques available and their uses in population and health-based research. It deals with the philosophy underlying qualitative data collection techniques, data management, as well as report preparation. Topics include the concept of qualitative research; sampling procedures and methods of data collection such as in-depth interview, focus group discussion, community fora, individual and group narration, social mapping, body mapping, participatory learning activities, key informants and observation. 

Objective:The main objective of the course is to introduce to students the science of qualitative research and develop their skills to conduct a qualitative study population and health.

 

Mode of Delivery: Mode of delivery will be lectures and individual presentations in class.

 

Course Code: 
POH 401
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 400
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

Practicum

This involves staying in a community for 8 to 10 days during the end of level 300 or attachment during the long vacation at a population and/or health-related institution such as the Ghana AIDS Commission, Population Council, an NGO involved in population and/or health activities or an organized fieldwork by the Department.  Lecturers will be expected to supervise students in the field.

Course Code: 
POH 398
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

WRITING SKILLS AND SEMINARS

The course involves review and summary of literature, analysis of data collected from the field and secondary data (e.g. Demographic and Health Survey data); presentation of materials in written form and in power point. Special emphasis will be placed on the collection and analysis of demographic and health data and presentations of topical issues in class.

Objective: The aim of the course is to provide students with practical skills in scientific writing.

Mode of Delivery: The course employs role-plays, discussion, seminars and lectures to guide students benefit from the course content.

Course Code: 
POH 397
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 300
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

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