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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course has been structured by edX and Harvard University to give the learners an insight into the science, technology, and policies required for the eradication and elimination of malaria.

MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe certification course will teach the participants the technological and scientific underpinnings of malaria, the dynamics of malaria transmission, the historical, social, political, and economic contexts in that control, eradication, and elimination efforts can be taken. Participants will develop their skills and gain ample knowledge through supplemental interviews and foundational lectures. They will be trained to analyse real-world data and its efficient use for problem-solving.

It will help them focus on developing and implementing evidence-based strategies to contribute to malaria eradication initiatives at national and local levels. Learners interested in developing leadership skills and technical expertise required for working in global health and malaria programs worldwide should take this MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe online course. The candidates will get free audit period access but only for a specified period. The time limit becomes unlimited when the candidates select the verified track. In the case of both tracks, the candidates will get to learn the course in a self-paced mode.

The Highlights

Online learning mode
11 weeks course
3-5 hours of learning weekly
Course instructors from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Intermediate course
Course certification by edX and HarvardX
Free audit period for a specified time
Video transcripts
Shareable certificate

Programme Offerings

Interviews
Video transcripts

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Harvard University, Cambridge

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates interested in registering for this course should have studied undergraduate-level biology and quantitative methods.

Certification Qualifying Details

In order to be eligible for a course certificate for the MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course participants have to meet the certification fee criteria and secure a passing percentage of 70% during the course and should have upgraded themselves to verified track by paying the specified amount.

What you will learn

Knowledge of genetics

As the MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course comes to an end; participants will have knowledge in the given areas:

Participants will learn the biology of the malaria parasite and the mosquito vector.
Challenges faced for eradicating malaria in complex ecosystems will be understood by the participants.
They will understand the scientific and technological approaches that can be taken for malaria elimination and control.
Participants will acknowledge the historical, social, political and economic contexts of malaria elimination, control and eradication efforts
They will understand how health systems effectively respond to malaria.
Parasite control will be developed by the participants.
Participants will grasp the malaria transmission cycle and how it can be stopped.
Political realms of the malaria control and eradication policy will become familiar to the participants.

Who it is for

This course shall be suitable for :

Candidates who wish to develop leadership skills and technical expertise required for working in health and malaria programs worldwide.

Application Details

Enrol for the MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course by referring to the given steps:

Step 1: Through the URL candidates can visit the course website - https://www.edx.org/course/malariax-defeating-malaria-from-the-genes-to-the-g

Step 2: Use the enrol option made available on the webpage.

Step 3: Register with edX to proceed further with enrolment.

Step 4: Select between the audit track and verified track of the course.

Step 5: For verified track candidates will have to pay the fees for learning and for audit track access will be given free of cost.

The Syllabus

Overview
Global technical strategy for malaria: 2016-2030
The past: a historical overview
Global technical strategy for malaria: 2016-2030
The concepts underpinning the future
End of module exam: setting the stage for malaria elimination
Interview with malaria experts

Part1

Overview
The parasite life cycle in detail
General introduction
The human malaria parasites and disease
Malaria eradication
Diagnostics, drugs and vaccines
End of module exam: the biology of malaria
Interview with malaria experts

Part 2

Plasmodium vivax
Differences between Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax.
Insights on the difficulties in controlling Plasmodium vivax
Possible solutions for the elimination of the parasite.

Overview
Parasites journey through the mosquito
Vector biology complexity
Vectorial capacity to transmit malaria
Interview with malaria experts
Current vector control methods
Alternative vector control methods
End of module exam: vector biology and dynamics of malaria transmission

Overview
Measuring malaria transmission
Dynamics of infection and infectiousness
The malaria transmission cycle in human and mosquitoes
Natural transmission-blocking immunity and interventions
End of module exam: dynamics of malaria transmission
Interview with malaria experts

Overview
Changes in parasite population structure and transmission dynamics
Genetic principles of reduced genetic diversity with declining malaria transmission
Genetic toolkit and its applications
Genomics for field questions and operational decision making
Evidence from the application of genomic toolkit in other populations
Interview with malaria experts
End of module exam: genomic approaches to malaria elimination

Overview
The human component
A systematic view of malaria
The environmental component
Opportunities and challenges
Historical evidence
End of module exam: social, cultural, behavioral and environmental determinants of malaria
Interview with malaria experts

Overview
How to do a political analysis
Introduction to applied political analysis
Introduction to policymaker software
Political strategies
Stakeholder analysis
End of module exam
Interviews with malaria experts

Overview
From data collection to decision making
Strategies for surveillance in elimination settings
From monitoring and evaluation to surveillance response
From surveillance response to systems and equity effects
Approaches to surveillance-response: case studies
End of module exam
Interviews with malaria experts

Analysis and use of malaria-related data to inform national and subnational strategic plans for malaria elimination
Intervention targeting
And prioritization of resources
Concepts and metrics for malaria stratification, including the strengths and weaknesses of commonly used metrics for stratification.

Facilitate the understanding of malaria transmission dynamics.
Basis of modeling transmission and the current state of modeling strategies for malaria.
Modeling elimination feasibility
Different elimination strategies with mixed interventions in different transmission settings
Modeling the economics of elimination strategies

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can I take up edX for business?

edX provides training for employees as well in various edX courses. Candidates can contact the support team for more details.

2: How long will the course last for?

MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe course shall last for eight weeks. Participants have to spend three to five hours a week of learning.

3: Is the facility of video transcripts available?

Yes, all videos have the video transcripts facility in English and François language.

4: When is the last date to apply for financial assistance?

The deadline to apply for financial assistance is before the last date for course up-gradation. The deadline is different for each course.

5: What is the passing score of the course?

Participants have to score an overall 70% during the course to pass this course.

6: How will I be evaluated?

Participants will be evaluated upon the quizzes, final exam and the end of module exams conducted during the course.

7: How is the evaluation divided?

Course quizzes and end of module exams account for 30% of the grade each and final exams for 40% of the grade.

8: Can my financial assistance be transferred for another course?

As financial assistance is given for each course differently, it cannot be transferred to another course.