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Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course explores the scientific basis of 21st century disease processes including a survey of the origins, natural history, factors influencing individual and community risk. Clinical symptoms of diseases impacting humans, both acute and chronic, as well as epidemiologic trends will be also be discussed. Students will obtain an understanding of scientific mechanisms associated with the disease processes with particular focus on using this information in health-related professions and public health decision-making. As such, emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of proposing community-based solutions designed to break the cycle of disease.

Pubh-6541-01f - Biostatistics, Haresh Rochani Dr.

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This 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.

Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management (Online), Bettye A. Apenteng

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 …

Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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 …

Phld 9231 – Health Informatics & Decision Making, Gulzar H. Shah, Kristie Cason Waterfield

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

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.

Epid 8230 – Observational Study Design And Analysis, Kelly L. Sullivan

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course will focus on the design and conduct of observational research designs including cohort, case-control and cross-sectional approaches. This course will provide instruction related to issues specific to observational research approaches. Students will develop and present detailed study plans for each research approach.

Epid 8130 – Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course addresses practical aspects of management and implementation of research studies and will focus on the conduct of research consistent with the scientific method. Topics include planning study activities, questionnaire design and implementation, and operations research.

Bios 6531 – Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

(taken from 2017-18 Course Catalog): 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.

Pubh 7090– One Health, Jessica S. Schwind

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

Our world is becoming increasingly connected due to globalization. As a result, challenges arise that directly affect human, animal, and environmental health. One Health is an integrated approach that focuses on improving communication and collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Because emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and food safety represent a significant threat to health across all populations, the One Health approach is increasingly important to our comprehensive understanding of and response to global health challenges. This course will provide students an introduction to One Health and the skills needed to address issues at the human-animal-environmental …

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Propeller Club recognizes Parker College of Business Students
• Georgia Southern biology graduate students awarded sea grants for research
• Georgia Southern University celebrates Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month

Georgia Southern Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern Magazine

• News and Events
• True Blue Spotlight
• Protecting the Nest
• Caring for Orphaned Wildlife
• Her Beacon of Hope
• Doing the Right Thing
• Meet Our 40 Under 40

University Honors Program Honors Thesis/ Capstone Handbook 2019-2020, University Honors Program, Georgia Southern University

Honors College: Thesis Handbook (2018-2023)

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Netflix: Using Diversity as a Bargaining Chip
• Fall 2019 and spring 2020 Georgia Southern commencement plans released
• 51 Upperclassmen Moved to Off-campus Housing, All Freshmen Living in Dorms
• Department of Biological Sciences Helps Target Invasive Species
• Georgia Southern Athletics seeks interest for student section leaders at first SGA meeting
• I.T. Online
• Blue Room on Wheels
• Battle in the Bayou
• Behind Enemy Bylines

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern launches new online IT degree
• Georgia Southern graduate student conducts research as snake specialist in Honduras
• Georgia Southern school psychology students work with special needs children in Ecuador, experience is life-changing
• Georgia Southern's annual economic impact continues to grow, topping more than $1 billion

The George-Anne Inkwell Edition, Georgia Southern University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Emergency Management Program

Business & Finance Policies

The purpose of this policy is to establish a university-wide emergency management program. The emergency management program will provide the framework with which the university will reduce vulnerability to hazards, develop capabilities to manage incidents, and build resiliency to recover from incidents effectively.

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern student, faculty research shows surprising findings about pet ownership, potential health risks for women
• Georgia Southern helping rural teachers introduce renewable energy into classrooms

Biodiversity Of Pollinators And Predators: Surveying And Increasing Appreciation Of The Bees, Ants And Wasps Of Georgia Southern University, Joshua D. Gibson Phd, Bonnie A. Cobb, Kevin J. Loope Phd

Sustainability Showcase (2014-2022)

Proposed by Drs. Joshua Gibson and Kevin Loope, and Bonnie Cobb (student) Department of Biology. ($28,000.00)

Assessing Insect Biodiversity And Promoting Sustainable Practices Toward Pollinators On Campus, Lance A. Durden, Jose A. Sanchez-Ruiz, Debra G. Albanese, Julien M. Buchbinder

Sustainability Showcase (2014-2022)

Dr. Lance Durden, Professor, Department of Biology ($27,560.00)

Added arthropods to the vertebrate biodiversity database that was created in 2015.

Dating, Dining, And Ducks: Monitoring The Recovery Of Campus Lakes After Dredging, Emily A. Kane, Christian Cox

Sustainability Showcase (2014-2022)

Dr. Emily Kane, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology ($30,000.00)

Monitored pond recovery after recent dredging by involving students to survey these ponds each month for 1 year. Results were shared in hopes of promoting an understanding of campus biodiversity, the ecology of these ponds, and the importance of sustainable activities.

Newsroom, Georgia Southern University

Newsroom (2006-2023)

• Georgia Southern graduate student identifies two new species of African ticks

Raptor Review, Georgia Southern University

Center for Wildlife Education

• Wetland Preserve and Waterfowl Pond Are Now Open
• A Special Thanks From Our Director, Steve Hein
• Reminder About Our New Summer Programs
• Georgia DNR Recreational Lands: Georgia L. Smith State Park
• Cornell Lab FeederWatch

Somewhere To Lay Your Head, Scott Bunze

Wraparound South (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Masthead

Wraparound South (Archived)

No abstract provided.

The Mother Of All Mistakes, Thomas Kearnes

Wraparound South (Archived)

No abstract provided.

A Real Man, David Joseph

Wraparound South (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Tradition, Jahnavi Newsom

Wraparound South (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Alive Now, Michael Kocinski

Wraparound South (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Women’S Golf Adds Madison Heideman, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Women’s Golf Adds Madison Heideman

A Green Gateway For The Botanic Garden, Carolyn Altman

Sustainability Showcase (2014-2022)

Carolyn Altman, Botanic Garden Director ($50,000.00)

Transformed the former parking lot into a welcoming foyer garden, an accessible promenade woven through a new tree collection, and a delightful creek that properly manages storm water. A permeable parking lot and a gateway building was also constructed from reclaimed steel.