Lieu : Richmond campus | 8771 Lansdown Road, Richmond, BC, V6X3X7

Description :

Some infectious diseases have been making humans sick for thousands of years, while others are brand new. Where do emerging diseases come from?  What can we do to prevent or mitigate another pandemic? 

Feb 16:  Bacteria, viruses and other disease-causing organisms 

What kinds of organisms cause disease?  How are viruses different from bacteria? How did modern ideas of germs, sanitation, and disease prevention develop? How does vaccination prevent disease?  

Feb 23:  Plagues of the past, present and future 

The Black Death, smallpox, influenza and other pandemic diseases have killed hundreds of millions. Even with modern medical technology, COVID-19 still killed millions. Where do COVID and other emerging diseases come from?  What could we do to prevent them, or at least reduce their impact?

Back by popular demand! Peter Robbins retired from KPU after teaching biology, mathematics and physics for 24 years. He still has a passion for lifelong learning. His other interests include stage acting, photography, military history and wine-making. He has given us many wonderful courses over the years.

Register by:  Tuesday, Feb. 13th

Affiliation(s) obligatoire(s) :

• TALK Annual Membership

Disponibles : 11/30

Prix : 20,00 $ Taxes exonérées

Âge requis : 50+ au jour de l'activité

Notes : Parking is available on all KPU campuses. The cost is $5. • Remember your car’s license plate number. • Go to a Pay station located at main building entrances. • Key in license number (not your stall number); select time; then pay. Coins ($0.25, $1 and $2 coins only), Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayByPhone are accepted at all Pay stations. They do not accept debit cards. There is also free parking at the Newton Athletic Park at 7395 128 St near the Surrey campus. If you have a handicapped placard, parking is free in the marked handicapped spaces only. If you park in a regular stall, you are expected to pay. The parking map for each campus, which indicates the location of handicapped spaces, can be found at: kpu.ca/parking-transit/maps. Price:$15.00 Taxes waived This session is a two part session. Session one: February 16th Session two: February 23rd Richmond Campus, Room 2510

Informations supplémentaires : Richmond Campus, Room 2510

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