79-386 A Tale of Two Epidemics: Influenza 1918 and Covid 19

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course will compare the experiences of Americans during its two deadliest pandemics, the Influenza 1918 epidemic and the Covid19 epidemic. Each week we will compare a facet of the two epidemics, such as government responses, medical knowledge, public health measures, African American experiences, global dimensions, and more. Students will do guided original research comparing a facet of the two epidemics.

Prerequisites: none listed

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