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Pubh 3130- Substance Use And Abuse (Net), Jamie S. Cromley Aug 2018

Pubh 3130- Substance Use And Abuse (Net), Jamie S. Cromley

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

This course will explore legal and illegal drug use in modern society. Issues related to the social, cultural, political, economic impact of drug use will be addressed. The recurrent theme throughout the course will be on prevention. This will include discussions on the best ways to postpone the initiation of substance use and abuse among school aged persons as well as the cessation of use and treatment for abuse among adult populations. Substance use and its abuse effects ALL of us and does NOT discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or income.

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Pubh 3132a – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones Aug 2018

Pubh 3132a – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones

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

Covers the background and development of administrative settings for health care delivery in the United States. The course explores the dynamics, trends, and issues evolving from current health and medical care programs and practices, with an emphasis on the ramifications of these various settings and trends with regard to health promotion and community health.

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Pubh 3132b – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones Aug 2018

Pubh 3132b – Healthcare Systems And Advocacy – Hybrid, Jeffery A. Jones

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

Covers the background and development of administrative settings for health care delivery in the United States. The course explores the dynamics, trends, and issues evolving from current health and medical care programs and practices, with an emphasis on the ramifications of these various settings and trends with regard to health promotion and community health

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Bios 6135 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics, Lili Yu Aug 2018

Bios 6135 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics, Lili Yu

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

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental knowledge of derivatives, integrals, and matrix algebra found in biostatistical inference. The course will introduce the theory of quadratic forms and their applications to distributions, the method of maximum likelihood estimation, likelihood ratio tests, restricted maximum likelihood, and the basis for inferences derived from hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Emphasis will be placed on how these techniques are used in biostatistical problems and applications using examples from the pharmaceutical industry.

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Bios 6331: Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin Aug 2018

Bios 6331: Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin

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

This course introduces the methods for analyzing biomedical and health related data using linear regression models. The course will introduce the student to matrix algebra as used in linear models. The course will involve model selection, diagnosis and remedial techniques to correct for assumption violations. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures PROC REG, PROC CORR, and PROC GLM, etc and interpret the results of analysis. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of critical thinking skills.

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Bios 7544 – Data Management For Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin Aug 2018

Bios 7544 – Data Management For Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin

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

This course emphasizes data management and software applications using the SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software package. It will introduce the student to SAS codes for: inputting and outputting data, creating temporary and permanent data sets, creating formatted and labeled SAS data sets, merging and connecting SAS data sets, creating output using the TABULATE and REPORT procedures, debugging a SAS program that includes the TABULATE, REPORT and SQL procedures, using character functions in SAS, using a random number generator, probability distributions, arrays, and date and time functions. Students will also write a simple and complex query using the SQL procedure; create, …

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Bios 9130—Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani M. Samawi Aug 2018

Bios 9130—Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani M. Samawi

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

This course is designed to provide the student with the current best practices in biostatistical consulting. Topics include: Identifying and constructing appropriate questions to ask clients regarding their consultation request, an overview of appropriate statistical methods and SAS software procedures to use for specific study designs and statistical analysis of collected data, directing a consultation appointment without faculty lead, conducting exploratory data analyses, conducting effective analyses based on appropriate statistical methods, conducting needed simulation (including Monte Carlo methods and Bootstrap methods) and providing oral and written communication of statistical findings. 3 credit houses

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Bios 6531 – Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani Aug 2018

Bios 6531 – Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani

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

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.

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Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani M. Samawi Aug 2018

Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani M. Samawi

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

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

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Bios 9132 – Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace Aug 2018

Bios 9132 – Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace

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

Students are introduced to regulatory, scientific, statistical and practical aspects of methods inherent in design, monitoring and analyzing clinical trials. Clinical trials in many areas of drug development are presented, discussed and critiqued.

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Bios 9135– Advanced Survival Analysis, Lili Yu Aug 2018

Bios 9135– Advanced Survival Analysis, Lili Yu

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

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.

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Bios 9231: Bayesian Statistics I, Xinyan Zhang Aug 2018

Bios 9231: Bayesian Statistics I, Xinyan Zhang

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

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.

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Bios 9331—Meta Analysis, Robert Vogel Aug 2018

Bios 9331—Meta Analysis, Robert Vogel

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

This course is designed to address research questions in biomedical and other health-related research using meta-analysis techniques. A survey of past and present challenges of such techniques will be addressed, as will a mixture of Frequentist and Bayesian approaches to meta-analysis. Typical research questions found in health-related issues such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and policy will be constructed, followed by the methodologies to analyze such health-related questions. The course will focus on modeling and implementation issues in meta-analysis for biostatistical applications. In particular, this course will emphasize such topics as heterogeneous study results, combining studies with different designs, advantages and …

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Chbe 9130-A: Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair Aug 2018

Chbe 9130-A: Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair

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

General Course Description: This course introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposals will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills that will contribute to research projects and grant applications.

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Chbe 9235 Communication And Advocacy, Moya L. Alfonso Aug 2018

Chbe 9235 Communication And Advocacy, Moya L. Alfonso

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

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.

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Cohe 7232 A – Health Promotion Planning, Andrew Hansen Aug 2018

Cohe 7232 A – Health Promotion Planning, Andrew Hansen

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

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.

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Chbe 9335 A – Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen Aug 2018

Chbe 9335 A – Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen

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

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.

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Cohe 7234 – Community Health Analysis And Assessment, Moya L. Alfonso Aug 2018

Cohe 7234 – Community Health Analysis And Assessment, Moya L. Alfonso

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

This course familiarizes students with concepts and approaches for community health assessment and analysis. This includes discussion of social action, organizational development, policy advocacy, capacity building, community diagnosis (needs assessment), social networking and coalition formation to bring about health and quality of life improvement. Special focus will be placed on the application of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods and CBPR approaches for assessment.

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Envh 7233– Environmental Exposure And Impact Assessment, Atin Adhikari Aug 2018

Envh 7233– Environmental Exposure And Impact Assessment, Atin Adhikari

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

Introduces students to appropriate design, implementation, and analysis of primary environmental exposures and how they are influenced by public health ethics, equity and disparities. Specific topics covered include designing risk profiles; evaluating dose-response relationships; assessing the contribution of public health ethics, equity and disparities to environmental exposures; and analyzing field exposures of toxins.

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Envh 7234 – Environmental Toxicology, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu Aug 2018

Envh 7234 – Environmental Toxicology, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu

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

This course introduces students to concepts associated with the lethal and sub-lethal effects of environmental and occupational stressors on humans and other living organisms.

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Envh 7235– Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva Aug 2018

Envh 7235– Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva

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

This course introduces students to an overview of current and accepted field methods for environmental sampling and occupational exposure monitoring.

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Epid 7135-A – Epidemiology Of Infectious Disease, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung Aug 2018

Epid 7135-A – Epidemiology Of Infectious Disease, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung

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

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the principles and practices of infectious diseases epidemiology with focus on how the presence and control of communicable diseases affects public health locally, nationally and internationally. Topics to be covered include: 1) general principles of infectious diseases epidemiology, including outbreak investigation, surveillance, analysis of infectious diseases data, and laboratory testing of specimens; 2) major modes of infectious disease transmission, including airborne, food and water, zoonotic, insect vector, blood, and sexual transmission; 3) different control strategies for infectious diseases, including infection control, antimicrobial management, immunization, risk factor modification, and screening; …

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Epid 7233– Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang Aug 2018

Epid 7233– Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang

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

This course will provide students with a strong foundation in public health surveillance of both health conditions and risk factors. The course will teach the theory and practice of surveillance supported by many examples of surveillance systems from the developed and developing world. The class will build on and reinforce basic epidemiologic concepts. Students will be given the opportunity to design and evaluate a surveillance system.

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Epid 8130 – Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan Aug 2018

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.

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Epid 8230 – Observational Study Design And Analysis, Kelly L. Sullivan Aug 2018

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.

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Epid 9132 – Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases Transmitted Via Bodily Fluids (Aka "Infectious Disease 2" Listed In Folio), Isaac Chun-Hai Fung Aug 2018

Epid 9132 – Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases Transmitted Via Bodily Fluids (Aka "Infectious Disease 2" Listed In Folio), Isaac Chun-Hai Fung

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

This course covers advanced topics in epidemiology of infectious diseases transmitted via bodily fluids, primarily sexually transmitted infections and bloodborne infections. Important themes may include outbreak preparedness and response, surveillance, and interventions that prevent and control transmissions. Computational, mathematical and statistical tools relevant to the practice of infectious disease epidemiology will be introduced.

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Geph 7500 – Public Health Planning And Evaluation, Nandi A. Marshall Aug 2018

Geph 7500 – Public Health Planning And Evaluation, Nandi A. Marshall

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

Fundamentals needed to plan and evaluate public health programs including needs assessment, behavioral and educational assessment, administrative assessment, objective writing, and process, impact and outcome evaluation methods.

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Geph 7530 – Capstone In Public Health Leadership, Sara S. Plaspohl Aug 2018

Geph 7530 – Capstone In Public Health Leadership, Sara S. Plaspohl

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

This capstone course includes a study of selected issues in public health leadership. It is intended to expose students to the basic attributes of effective leaders, helping them apply leadership principles, theories, and skills to enhance personal and professional development in these areas. Educational methods may include open discussion, assigned readings, case studies, exercises, and presentations developed by both the professor and the students.

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Hspm 7133 Section A: Public Health Policy & Ethics, Bill Mase Aug 2018

Hspm 7133 Section A: Public Health Policy & Ethics, Bill Mase

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

The course prepares learners to understand complex health and human service-related systems in order to inform effective practice-based ethical decision-making. The primary focus of the course relates to public health policy and practice. Major content areas include health policy institutions, the health policy process, ethical political considerations, social determinants of health, workforce, health care financing, medical technology, health care organizations, the public health system, primary care systems, and other health-related issues impacting the health of the public. Strategies of implementing change through policy making and the legislative process are covered.

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Hspm 7135-A: Public Health Policy Development & Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones Aug 2018

Hspm 7135-A: Public Health Policy Development & Evaluation, Jeffery A. Jones

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

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.

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