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BASIC STATISTIC

This is an introductory course that focuses on data and statistical reasoning. The course basically introduces students to the linkage between statistics and research methods,

and further enables them to apply appropriate procedures in analysing data and further producing research reports.

Object: By the end of the course students should be able to differentiate among the various parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques, state hypotheses and select appropriate

testing procedures and make appropriate statistical decisions and draw relevant conclusions

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered by means of lectures, group discussions and exercises in class.

Course Code: 
SSR 201
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

The objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge on human growth and development issues.  Theories, concepts and other social issues in individual growth and development constitute the core aspects of the course. It is expected that after going through the course, students will have the capacity to explain issues regarding human development, understand and cope with individual differences, adapt to societal changes as well as develop basic skills to manage and address personal, interpersonal and group conflicts.

Objective:By the end of the course students should be able to explain basic concepts, theoretical and conceptual issues and the social processes involved in human growth and development.

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

Course Code: 
POH 201
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 200
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

NUTRITION AND HEALTH

The course emphasizes the concepts of balanced diet, the six food nutrients and their sources. It also explores what constitutes healthy eating and diets of various groups of people in different health states and across the life cycle. It also deals with health implications of dietary practices. 

Objective:The objective of the course is to equip students with basic knowledge in nutrition for health. 

Mode of Delivery: Apart from lectures, individual or group presentations will be part of the mode of delivery. 

Course Code: 
EVT 134
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

BASIC ECONOMICS FOR POPULATION AND HEALTH

The course deals with basic elements of economics as they relate to population and health. Among the basic concepts are individual demand and supply, market demand and supply, supply of labour, vertical and horizontal mobility of labour, labour and economic production, different economic systems and the significance for human capital development especially in developing countries, pricing of factors, including labour, and reasons for differences in wages.

Objective: The objective of the course is to equip students with skills to apply basic concepts in economics to human population and health issues.       

Mode of Delivery: The mode of delivery is the lecture method. In addition, students will be made to do independent research and report on their findings through presentations.

Course Code: 
POH 106
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMICS OF POPULATION CHANGE

The course introduces students to basic concepts in population change: issues in fertility, mortality and migration as components of population change. Aspects will include trends and patterns of fertility and mortality in Ghana and Africa, patterns of historical as well as current movements in Ghana and Africa (e.g. slave trade and refugeeism) and identify factors which have contributed to the change in human population size and characteristics in time and space and how population has in turn generated changes such as rapid urbanization due to migration.

Objective: By the end of the course, the student will be able to explain basic concepts in dynamics of population change.

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

Course Code: 
POH 104
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

THEMATIC GEOGRAPHY OF GHANA

This course covers aspects of the physical, socio-political and economic conditions that have shaped the physical and cultural landscape of Ghana.  Issues include evolution of landscapes, geographical regions, population distribution and migration, settlement patterns and health systems.  Other topics include key economic activities in Ghana and effects of globalization on the economy of Ghana

Objective: It is expected that at the end of the course, students would be able to describe some physical features/characteristics and their implications on the socio-economic and political development of Ghana.

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

Course Code: 
GEO 103
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

INTRODUCTION TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

The course focuses on the concepts of reproductive health and examines the evolution from family planning to reproductive health. It includes the definition and components of sexual and reproductive health, societal responses to issues in reproductive health, and specific aspects such as adolescent and adults (male and female) reproductive health.

Objective: By the end of this course, the student should be able to explain basic concepts in reproductive health.

Mode of Delivery: The content will be delivered through lectures, individual and group presentations. Beyond epidemiology. Oxford. UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

Course Code: 
POH 103
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY

This course deals with basic concepts about the individual as an entity, a member of a family, a community and society. The concepts discussed are the family, the community and

society; individual’s responsibility to the family, community and society. These basic concepts are related to perception of population numbers, size, growth and quality;

changing attitudes towards population issues and the range of responses from individuals, households, communities and society and their implications for health and healthy living.

Objective: The objective of the course is to build the capacity of students to analyze issues in population and health relating to the individual, family, community and society

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

Course Code: 
POH 102
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health

INTRODUCTION TO POPULATION AND HEALTH

The objective of this course is to develop students’ capacity to understand and appreciate issues in population and health.

The course introduces students to the background, rationale and basic issues in population and health. The issues include social dimensions of health, the interactions within and between populations which have implications for health and ill-health, issues of healthy living and the aspects of spread of diseases. It also covers definitions and concepts associated with population and social dimensions of health (e.g. the definition of health and the health continuum).

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

Course Code: 
POH 101
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 100
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Population and Health
Dr. Daniel Asare presenting the equipment to Dr. Evans Ekanem

CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Donates Cadiothocograph to UCC Hospital

06 May, 2020 By louis Mensah

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Dr. Daniel Asare, has donated two sets of Cadiothocograph and their accessories valued at $20, 000 to the University Hospital.
    
Speaking at the presentation, Dr. Asare indicated that he was particularly concerned about maternal and neonatal mortality and therefore, his decision to support  UCC Hospital.   He said the equipment was used to record the fetal heartbeat and the uterine contractions during pregnancy. “Cadiothocograph helps to ensure that the health of the woman and the unborn child are in a good state” he explained

Pay attention to Maternal Mortality

Dr. Asare who is the immediate past CEO of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) noted that though the COVID-19 pandemic was currently national focus, it was important to pay attention to other long term medical issues like maternal mortality. “Wherever I find myself, I make sure the maternity unit is well equipped because the health of the pregnant woman and her unborn child is very vital,” he indicated.

Gratitude

The Director of University Health Services (DUHS), Dr. Evans Ekanem, in his response, expressed gratitude to the CEO of Korle Bu for showing true love. “I am overwhelmed by the generous gifts my brother has blessed us with and it shows his passion for humanity,” he added. 

Dr. Ekanem gave the assurance that the equipment would be put to good use and maintained regularly. He also indicated that arrangements would be made to train midwives and other staff on how to use the equipment to enhance delivery at the Maternity Unit.

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