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Pubh 5520g-01f - Introduction To Public Health (Online), Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520g-01f - Introduction To Public Health (Online), Katie M. Mercer
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to give students a foundation in the core functions of the population-based public health (assessment, policy development and assurance). In addition, this course will examine the 10 essential services of public health within these core functions. Defining effective public health practice and providing knowledge about the technical, social, and political parameters related to public health research and practice are goals for this class. Students will gain an understanding of public health as a broad area of work that applies the benefits of current biomedical, environmental, social, and behavioral knowledge in ways that maximize the health status …
Phld 9131 - Leadership Foundations And Strategies For Health Organizations, Samuel T. Opoku
Phld 9131 - Leadership Foundations And Strategies For Health Organizations, Samuel T. Opoku
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the dynamic nature of leadership in the healthcare and public health context. This course uses foundational leadership concepts to develop leadership applications and processes, such as leadership assessment (individual and team), communication improvement, strategic planning, decision making alignment, employee enhancement and knowledge management for use in creating and maintaining an organizational culture that can thrive within its external environment while improving organizational efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy within moral parameters.
Phld 9231 - Health Informatics & Decision Making, Gulzar H. Shah
Phld 9231 - Health Informatics & Decision Making, Gulzar H. Shah
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of managing information as an asset in public health and healthcare delivery contexts. Emphasis will be placed on converting data into information and converting information into decision support models.
Phld 9334 - Financial Management Of Public Health, Linda Kimsey
Phld 9334 - Financial Management Of Public Health, Linda Kimsey
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the structure and functioning of the finance components of the Public Health System using Federal Basis Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (FGAAP). It will provide Dr.P.H. students with the theory, concepts, and tools necessary to make better decisions regarding the acquisition and deployment of resources, and promote the financial well being of public health organizations. The course will discuss the following topics: financial goals; time value analysis; financial risk and return; debt and equity financing; capital decisions; cost of capital; capital investment decisions; business valuation; and leasing decisions. Students will apply the material learned in real world (case) …
Pubh 3136a - Principles Of Environmental Health, R. Christopher Rustin
Pubh 3136a - Principles Of Environmental Health, R. Christopher Rustin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to and overview of the key areas of environmental health. Using the perspectives of the population and community, the course will cover factors associated with the occurrence of environmental health problems. Students will gain an understanding of the interaction of individuals and communities with the environment, the potential impact on health of environmental agents, and specific applications of concepts of environmental health. The course will consist of a series of lectures case studies, and activities designed to cover principles of the environmental health discipline core. The major topics cover background …
Pubh 4611h - Honors Thesis Seminar Iii, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 4611h - Honors Thesis Seminar Iii, Ashley D. Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides the student with the opportunity to develop a research topic, research committee formation, and first draft of research proposal.
Pubh 3611h - Honors Thesis Seminar I, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 3611h - Honors Thesis Seminar I, Ashley D. Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides the student with the opportunity to develop a research topic, research committee formation, and first draft of research proposal.
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Ashley D. Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces students to additional theory and application of community-based program planning and evaluation. The second of a two-course sequence, the focus will be on program implementation, evaluation, and reporting of the health promotion plan developed during the prior semester. Students will gain first-hand experience in conducting an evaluation of community health education program. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in HLTH 4132.
Cohe 7232a - Health Promotion Planning, Andrew Hansen
Cohe 7232a - Health Promotion Planning, Andrew Hansen
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces the student to the theory and application of planning and evaluation principles. Planning and evaluation skills will be developed that can be utilized in a variety of health-related settings. Familiarizes students with theories and models from the social and behavioral sciences and health education used in behavior change interventions. Emphasizes the planning and implementing of community health interventions at multiple ecological levels.
Pubh 6532f - Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532f - Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed for graduate students and provides students with an introduction and overview of the key areas of environmental health. Students will gain an understanding of the interaction of individuals and communities with the environment. Impact of environmental agents on human and ecosystem health will be analyzed. This course will also introduce current topics in global environmental health and challenges faced under the changing climate and socio-economic needs and examine recent case studies and their outcomes related to environmental policy and management.
Pubh 4090 - Senior Seminar In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 4090 - Senior Seminar In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides senior level Health Education and Promotion majors with a colloquium in which to discuss current issues and topics, with a focus on professional practice such as ethical issues in public health, professional future (graduate school and/or employment opportunities & internships. Specific issues related to the practice of health education and promotion such as CHES Prerequisite(s): Senior level Health Education and Promotion major status.
Bios 7431 - Statistical Issues In Drug Research And Development, Karl E. Peace
Bios 7431 - Statistical Issues In Drug Research And Development, Karl E. Peace
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Numerous statistical issues attendant to providing biostatistical support to drug research and clinical development programs are identified and discussed. Real examples are used to illustrate and solidify how to address the issues.
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of social and behavioral sciences as they are applied to public health practice and research. It explores social and behavioral science models, theories, and approaches that inform public health, and their philosophical roots. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students synthesize and utilize information in research and practice. An important contribution of this course is the emphasis on recognizing the contributions of social and behavioral science research and practice …
Hspm 7335 - Healthcare Operations Management, Linda Kimsey
Hspm 7335 - Healthcare Operations Management, Linda Kimsey
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines operational issues in health care management. Topics include systems analysis, continuous quality improvement and re-engineering, demand forecasting, facility location and design models, decision analysis techniques, linear programming, queuing and waiting models, inventory control models, and statistical quality control. The goal is to instill an understanding of the language, applications, and limitations of quantitative models with regard to decision-making and problem solving in health care organizations.
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Raymona H. Lawrence
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, obesity) are currently responsible for 60% of the global burden of disease and the World Health Organization predicts this to rise to 80% by the year 2020. This is one of the greatest challenges facing health care systems throughout the world and it places long-term health and economic demands on health care systems as the population ages. This course will provide students with the opportunity to study specific issues related to chronic disease epidemiology and management and their links to practice.
Bios 6531 - Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani
Bios 6531 - Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces statistical methods for analyzing both univariate and multivariate categorical data and count in medical research and other health-related fields. The course will introduce how to distinguish among the different measurement scales, the commonly used statistical probability distribution and inference methods for categorical and count data. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the methodology and computational aspects rather than theory. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures to data and interpret the results.
Bios/Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Bios/Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This 4 credit course examines statistics in public health and related sciences, including sampling, probability, basic discrete and continuous distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, categorical data analysis, regression, and correlation. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking skills and health data analysis applications with computer software.
Bios 9131 - Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani Samawi
Bios 9131 - Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani Samawi
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides an advanced study of theoretical statistics. Topics include: an introduction probability and sample space, conditional probability and Bayes Theorem, probability distribution of a random variable, discrete and continuous random variables, functions of random variables, moments and moment generating functions, order statistics and their distributions, discrete distributions, continuous distributions, bivariate and multivariate normal distribution, modes of convergence, limiting moment generating functions, and the central limit theorems. 3 hours
Bios 9135 - Advanced Survival Analysis, Lili Yu
Bios 9135 - Advanced Survival Analysis, Lili Yu
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will be placed on the theory on survival data. Counting processes and martingale method will be introduced. Emphasis will be place on the applications of the theory on the methodologies for survival data, such as Kaplan-Meier estimate, log-rank test, Cox model, etc. The students will learn how to use R language to setup survival dataset and perform analysis.
Bios 9231 - Bayesian Statistics I, Hani Samawi
Bios 9231 - Bayesian Statistics I, Hani Samawi
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides the student with an introduction Bayesian analysis and compares Bayesian methods to that of frequentists. The course includes selection of prior distributions, computing posterior distributions, and conjugate models such as the Beta-Binomial, Normal-Normal, and Gamma-Poisson models. Bayesian inference using point and interval estimation, Bayesian hierarchical models, and exchangeability will be explored. Topics including Empirical Bayes versus a fully Bayes approach, Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods and model checking using Bayes factors and sensitivity analyses will be included. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of "B" in BIOS 9131, or permission from instructor.
Chbe 9235 - Communication And Advocacy, Moya L. Alfonso
Chbe 9235 - Communication And Advocacy, Moya L. Alfonso
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of health communication theory and strategies to public health practice and research. This course examines how to structure, develop and evaluate social marketing, media advocacy, risk communication and advocacy skills for change. In addition, systematic qualitative data collection processes such as interviewing skills, participant observation and focus groups will be developed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students analyze and utilize these skills in research and practice.
Chbe 9335a - Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen
Chbe 9335a - Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will focus on global public health and preparedness for domestic and global emergencies. Students will explore patterns of health and disease around the world, and compare them to public health issues in the United States. An ecological framework will be employed to illustrate the complex political, social, economic, and environmental determinants of global health inequity. Concepts from the social sciences, epidemiology, health systems, and policymaking will be incorporated. The course will emphasize issues related to humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters both globally and domestically, and the need to build public health infrastructure and preparedness to mitigate them.
Envh 7235 - Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva
Envh 7235 - Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces students to an overview of current and accepted field methods for environmental and occupational exposure monitoring.
Epid 7134 - Epidemiologic Methods Ii, Kelly L. Sullivan
Epid 7134 - Epidemiologic Methods Ii, Kelly L. Sullivan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides instruction and hands-on experience in the analysis and interpretation of data from epidemiologic studies. Topics to be covered include epidemiology research questions that can be addressed by case-control and cohort studies, the rationale underlying the major techniques used to analyze data from case-control and cohort studies, the conditions under which these methods are appropriate and their relative advantages and disadvantages. Attention will be given to how interactions, confounders and nonlinear relationships among variables can be addressed along with interpretation of statistical software output from epidemiologic studies employing these designs and analytical methods.
Hspm 7135a - Public Health Policy Development & Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Hspm 7135a - Public Health Policy Development & Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces students to health policy development, analysis and management by examining issues in the health sector. It fosters an appreciation of the complexity of policy problems and provides the basic tools used in public health policy design, implementation and evaluation.
Hspm 7137 - Healthcare Finance And Payment Systems, James H. Stephens
Hspm 7137 - Healthcare Finance And Payment Systems, James H. Stephens
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the structure and functioning of the finance reimbursement components of the health care delivery system. Healthcare organizations including hospitals, long-term care, ambulatory care, managed care, private and public insurance, public health, integrated delivery systems, and other health care providers will be discussed within the context of the financial environment that includes financial management, managerial accounting and revenue and reimbursement cycle management. The course also examines key financial tools and analyses for financially related decision making within the principles of strategic management applied to healthcare organizations amid a dynamic/changing environment.
Hspm 7235a - Healthcare Law And Ethics, Julie Reagan
Hspm 7235a - Healthcare Law And Ethics, Julie Reagan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to legal issues in public health and healthcare. Basic legal principles underlying the legal system, governmental regulation, development of legal rules, and how to interact effectively with the legal system as a public health practitioner will be explored. This course has two main purposes: first, to examine the legal context of the relationship between the individual and the community; and second, to understand public health regulation in the context of a market-driven system.
Hspm 7332 - Population Health, Bettye A. Apenteng
Hspm 7332 - Population Health, Bettye A. Apenteng
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Delivering care to meet the needs of the population of the communities, a health organization service requires a strategic approach and an organizational culture that attends to those healthcare needs. This course is designed to familiarize students with the current applications of social and behavioral sciences. It is an overview of healthcare and public health management and administration, managerial decision making and the practical knowledge, tools, processes and strategies required to operate successfully with a population health focus by the healthcare organization.
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), Stacy W. Smallwood
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to familiarize students with the history and current applications of social and behavioral sciences as they are applied to public health practice and research. It explores social and behavioral science models, theories, and approaches that inform public health, and their philosophical roots. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills to help students synthesize and utilize information in research and practice. An important contribution of this course is the emphasis on recognizing the contributions of social and behavioral science research and practice …
Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Julie Reagan
Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Julie Reagan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The course provides a comprehensive introduction and overview to public health management and administration. The course context is based on managerial decision making and the practical knowledge, tools, processes and strategies required by organizational management. This course overviews the basics of administration, including public health law, human resources management, budgeting and financing, health information management, performance measurement and improvement, ethics, leadership, communication, media relations, and legislative relations in public health; introduced as processes are strategic planning, program development and evaluation, budget preparation, and constituency building for collaboration. Emerging areas of public health policy and management are also discussed as contexts …