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Bios 6136 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics Ii, Lili Yu
Bios 6136 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics Ii, Lili Yu
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The course will introduce large sample theory, such as law of large numbers and the central limit theorem; sampling distributions of estimators; the basis for inferences derived from hypothesis testing and confidence intervals; and simulation methods. Emphasis will be placed on how these techniques are used in biostatistical problems and applications using examples from the pharmaceutical industry.
Bios 7231 – Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Bios 7231 – Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Students are introduced to regulatory, scientific, statistical and practical aspects of methods inherent in design, monitoring and analysis of clinical trials. Clinical trials in many areas of drug development are presented, discussed and critiqued.
Bios 9132 - Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Bios 9132 - Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
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.
Bios 6332 - Experimental Design In Biostat, Jingjing Yin
Bios 6332 - Experimental Design In Biostat, Jingjing Yin
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the methods for analyzing biomedical and health related data using ANOVA methods. The course will involve one-way and two-way ANOVA with fixed or/and random effects and sample size/power calculation. And Logistic and Poisson regression models will also be addressed. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures PROC POWER, PROC GLM, PROC MIXED, PROC GENMOD and PROC GLIMMIX and interpret the results of analysis. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of critical thinking skills.
Bios 7131 - Survival Analysis, Lili Yu
Bios 7131 - Survival Analysis, Lili Yu
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces statistical methods for analyzing data collected on the time to an event, referred to as survival data, in medical research and other health-related fields. 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.
Chbe 9630 - Doctoral Seminar In Community Health, John S. Luque
Chbe 9630 - Doctoral Seminar In Community Health, John S. Luque
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will provide students with the opportunity to analyze the history and current applications of social and behavioral science theories, approaches, models and strategies (learned throughout the curriculum) to public health practice and research. This seminar will examine the breadth of epistemologies employed as we develop effective methods to create change across the ecological spectrum, from individual to policy levels. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking skills to help students engage in dialogue about what will be effective research and practice in diverse public health settings over the next 10 years.
Cohe 6130a - Research Methods In Health Science, Dziyana Nazaruk
Cohe 6130a - Research Methods In Health Science, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces students to research methods in health science. Development and presentation of practicum and research proposal will be the focus of the course. Additional emphasis will be placed on Community- Based Participatory Research for Health.
Cohe 7233 - Ecologically Focused Program Evaluation, Moya L. Alfonso
Cohe 7233 - Ecologically Focused Program Evaluation, Moya L. Alfonso
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course provides an overview of the principles of program evaluation. It explores the methods associated with systematic evaluation of public health education programs. Students will learn the skills needed to plan, conduct, and critique evaluation research. The content of the course includes: program logic models, formative, process, impact, outcome, and summative evaluation; theory driven evaluation; a review of validity issues as they relate to evaluation; sampling in a complex context; operationalizing variables; assessment of measurement instruments; and analysis of quantitative evaluation designs. In addition, issues that impact evaluation across the ecological model, specifically the importance of context and equity …
Cohe 7238a - Communication For Change, John S. Luque
Cohe 7238a - Communication For Change, John S. Luque
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.
Cohe 7237 - Rural Community Health Issues, Ashley Walker
Cohe 7237 - Rural Community Health Issues, Ashley Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
A study of social, economic, political, and cultural influences that impact the health of individuals and families in rural communities. Designed for health professionals, this course focuses on improving health status and developing culturally appropriate and effective interventions and services in rural settings.
Envh 7231 - Air Quality, Simone M. Charles
Envh 7231 - Air Quality, Simone M. Charles
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Introduces students to chemical, physical, and biological principles of air quality, as well as potential sources of contamination and the resulting effects. The course will also introduce environmental policies pertinent to air issues along with current remediation strategies to ameliorate pollution.
Envh 7237 - Risk Assessment And Communication, Marina E. Eremeeva
Envh 7237 - Risk Assessment And Communication, Marina E. Eremeeva
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Course introduces students to the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary to evaluate the probability of injury, disease, or death in individuals or in the general population from exposure to environmental contaminants. Hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose-response evaluation, and risk characterization processes are emphasized. Risk communication training includes developing practical skills in assessing health concerns and explaining potential health risks or risk management to the general public.
Envh 7232a - Water Quality, Asli Aslan
Envh 7232a - Water Quality, Asli Aslan
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed for graduate students and it will provide students with an introduction and overview of the key areas of water quality and health. Students will gain an understanding of the physical, chemical and biological principles of water quality, the potential impact on health of water pollution, and local, national and international environmental policies pertinent to water issues along with current treatment and remediation strategies to ameliorate pollution. The major topics include introduction to water quality and health; physical and chemical agents in water, emerging infectious diseases related to water quality, drinking and recreational water quality criteria, drinking …
Epid 7131 - Epidemiology Of Chronic Disease, Jian Zhang
Epid 7131 - Epidemiology Of Chronic Disease, Jian Zhang
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course is designed to introduce the student to the ever-expanding area of chronic disease epidemiology. Students will be introduced to the current status of chronic disease and control programs, methods used in chronic disease surveillance, intervention methods, and modifiable risk factors. Some of the major chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic lung disease, diabetes and arthritis will be discussed in detail.
Epid 7133 - Epidemiologic Research Methods I, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Epid 7133 - Epidemiologic Research Methods I, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will focus on epidemiologic methods - primarily methods used in observational studies, cohort studies, case-control studies and randomized controlled trials. With respect to cohort studies, topics covered include cohort identification, ascertainment of exposure status, follow-up of cohort members, measuring outcomes, sources of bias and interpretational issues. Case-control topics include issues around defining cases and controls, control of confounding, and sources of bias/systematic error. Topics around randomized trials include randomization procedures, defining and assembling treatment/intervention arms, selecting study subjects and approaches to data collection. Other topics covered in this course include surveillance and ecologic studies. Pros and cons of …
Epid 7233 - Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang
Epid 7233 - Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
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.
Epid 7230a - Social Epidemiology And Health Equity, Claire Robb
Epid 7230a - Social Epidemiology And Health Equity, Claire Robb
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will focus on understanding the social determinants of health. The course will provide an analysis of major social variables that affect population health: poverty, social class, gender, race, family, community, work, behavioral risks, and coping resources. Readings and discussion center on understanding the theories, measurement and empirical evidence related to specific social conditions and experiences such as socioeconomic position, discrimination, social networks and support, work conditions, ecological level neighborhood and community social conditions, and social and economic policies. Biological and psychological mechanisms by which social conditions influence health will be discussed. Methods are introduced to operationalize each construct …
Hspm 7030 - Healthcare Marketing And Strategic Planning, Samuel T. Opoku
Hspm 7030 - Healthcare Marketing And Strategic Planning, Samuel T. Opoku
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The course offers an introduction to strategic planning and management in health services organizations. Processes and formats employed in strategic planning and marketing are presented and applied in case studies and a final project. Elements of market assessment, environmental analysis and strategy development are presented and applied to course practices.
Hspm 7236d - Health Informatics, Jeffery A. Jones
Hspm 7236d - Health Informatics, Jeffery A. Jones
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course presents the knowledge, infrastructure, functions, and tools of health informatics. It explores technology, planning and management and applications in public health and health care. The emphasis is on conceptual frameworks as well as a deeper level of engagement on system applications. It focuses on the application of health technology, with a particular emphasis on the private/public sector of health management. It is designed to familiarize students with core concepts and issues confronting managers in the health sector associated with planning, implementation and evaluation of information systems. The course provides an overview of the theory, processes and applications of …
Phld 9133 - Health Organization Communications, Bettye A. Apenteng
Phld 9133 - Health Organization Communications, Bettye A. Apenteng
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course examines the structure and functioning of the communication process in health organizations. Health organizations including public health, hospitals, long-term care, ambulatory care, managed care, private and public insurance, integrated delivery systems, and other health care organization providers will be discussed within the context of the communication environment that includes communication models, climate, culture, and interpersonal conflict. The course also examines key communication challenges and analyses related to decision making within the principles of management processes and how they are applied to public health organizations amid a dynamic/changing environment.
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Deshannon Antoine-Hardy
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Deshannon Antoine-Hardy
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.
Pubh 3230 - Community Health, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 3230 - Community Health, Jamie S. Cromley
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Exposes the student to concepts, theories, terms, resources, people, and experiences which are related to community health issues and programs, with a focus on the role of health educators in various community health settings. An examination of affiliations, functions, responsibilities, skills and networks used by community health educators will be included.
Pubh 3612 - Health And Kinesiology Honors Thesis Seminar Ii, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 3612 - Health And Kinesiology Honors Thesis Seminar Ii, Ashley D. Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides the student with the opportunity to create and defend oral proposal of senior thesis. The student will also begin completing University Institutional Review (IRB) forms.
Pubh 4132 - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 4132 - Health Promotion Program Planning I, Ashley D. Walker
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Provides the student with the theory and practical applications of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The focus will be on a global approach to planning with emphasis on the 5 settings for health promotion programming which include school, community, clinical, college, and worksite settings.
Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation, Dziyana Nazaruk
Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation, Dziyana Nazaruk
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course introduces the student to research methods used in health education and promotion. In addition, this course examines the rationale and procedure to evaluate health education/promotion programs. The course focuses on several topics including: research design, methods of program evaluation, planning research and evaluation, the politics and ethics of evaluation, measurement, sampling logistics, data analysis, and the development of a student project.
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Raymona H. Lawrence
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.
Pubh 4230 A - Maternal And Child Health, Val Malika Reagon
Pubh 4230 A - Maternal And Child Health, Val Malika Reagon
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course will review the historical and contemporary maternal and child health trends and issues. The application of health behavior and education theories to understanding the health status of women and their children will be central to the course. Emphasis is on promotion and education efforts designed to improve the health, wellbeing, and quality of life for women and children globally.
Pubh 4330 - Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4330 - Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, Jamie S. Cromley
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.
Pubh 4798 - Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 4798 - Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
The internship is designed to be fulltime work in a health-related agency or worksite. This is 600 hours (15 weeks) total on-the-job experience during the regular semester. The duration of the internship is planned to allow the variety of experiences that will provide the most benefit to the student. The student must follow the schedule that is typical of the agency including work hours during the day and any holidays that may fall during the course of the internship. Students may not work or take classes during the course of the internship. All coursework in the degree program MUST be …
Pubh 6532 - Environmental Health (Online), Atin Adhikari
Pubh 6532 - Environmental Health (Online), Atin Adhikari
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health Syllabi
Survey of specific environmental conditions and factors that contribute to the development of health problems in communities. Health effects, policy issues, intervention strategies and control programs for community environmental health protection are discussed.