Dates
Summer Public Health Programs
July 14 - August 1, 2008

Location
Saint Louis University School of Public Health
(Salus Center)
3545 Lafayette Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-977-8122
fax 314-977-3234
http://publichealth.slu.edu/

Accomodations

Registration Fees
$2,655.00- graduate credit, per course
$750.00 - first course - non-credit/professional development
$500.00 - second course - non-credit/professional development

Space is limited.
You are encouraged to apply early for admission to these summer public health programs. For non-credit (professional development) students, applications postmarked July 1, 2008 or later are subject to a $50 late registration fee.

Registration after July 1, 2008
cannot be guaranteed.
Registration cannot be confirmed without payment. Payment is fully refundable if classes are filled prior to the receipt of your application. Total payment is due on or before July 11, 2008.

Complete refunds will be made if notice on cancellation is received before July 1, 2008. Cancellations made between 7/1/2008 and 7/14/2008 will incur a $250 administrative charge.

Registration forms may be mailed to:

Marie Buzzetta, Program Summer Manager
Saint Louis University School of Public Health
3545 Lafayette Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-977-8156
buzzetta@slu.edu

or register by
choosing one of the following:

BSDP-563: Global Terrorism in the 21st Century July 14 - July 18
This course is an introduction to the global threat posed by the growth of violent Islamic fundamentalism (VIF) including its evolution, motivation, recruiting, funding, and spread. The course will also explore the relationship of the Arab-Israeli conflict to the propagation of VIF and the role of Hamas, Hezbollah, al Qaeda, and other terrorist organizations.

BSDP-562: Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases July 21 - July 25
This course introduces bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases, including the rationale for using biological weapons, genetic engineering, and surveillance. Disease transmission simulation and patient moulage will be used. Emerging infectious diseases (SARS, avian influenzas, TB, MRSA, Mumps and Pertussis), antiinfective therapy and vaccines, and pandemic planning will also be covered.

BSDP-561 Biosecurity and Safety for Laboratories July 28 - August 1
This course will provide the learner with a survey of both Biosecurity and Biosafety as it relates to the use and handling of biological material in research and clinical laboratories. An integrated program management approach is explored and defined with respect to the management of these laboratories and a concept of Quality systems Management is introduced. These methodologies are explained in order to develop programs to meet the ever growing regulatory policies being introduced concerning research laboratories that are working with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT).

Who should attend the classes?
These classes are designed for individuals and organizations from both the public and private sectors involved in public health. We welcome medical personnel, local, state and federal health department personnel, and professionals and military in security, law enforcement, public affairs, and interested professionals in other disciplines.

Credit versus non-credit
Courses taken for professional development may in no instance be later transferred to graduate credit. Students wishing to take these courses for credit at other institutions should contact SLU’s Graduate School by email at grequest@slu.edu, or by phone at 314-977-2240.Students will receive pre-course reading lists and a list of required textbooks prior to the first class session. It is expected that students will review the material prior to the beginning of class.

For-credit students will be required to take examinations or compose written assignments as directed by the course instructors. Non-credit (professional development) students will not have this requirement.