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Pubh 4090 - Selected Topics In Public Health: Seminar In Addiction & Recovery, Emily Eisenhart
Pubh 4090 - Selected Topics In Public Health: Seminar In Addiction & Recovery, Emily Eisenhart
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is an intensive evaluation of all the issues involved in both addiction and recovery, with a special focus on community health through service-learning. Students are expected to be present at every class session.
Cohe 7234 - Community Health Analysis And Assessment, Moya L. Alfonso
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.
Pubh 3330 - Modifying Health Behaviors, Moya L. Alfonso
Pubh 3330 - Modifying Health Behaviors, Moya L. Alfonso
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is intended to introduce students to the learning and behavioral science theories that provide a framework for the practice of health education and promotion. Application of the theories to planning and implementing health promotion and education programs for individuals, groups, families, and communities will be emphasized. This course also introduces the students to various approaches to describing, explaining, and predicting health behaviors that have or are perceived to have significant effect on human health. Prerequisite: PUBH 2130
Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation (Crn 89836, 87978), Helen W. Bland
Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation (Crn 89836, 87978), Helen W. Bland
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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, in conjunction with Program Planning I (PUBH 4132), of a student project. 3 credits (3-0-3).
Pubh 8134 - Health Economics, Policy And The Political Process, Samuel T. Opoku
Pubh 8134 - Health Economics, Policy And The Political Process, Samuel T. Opoku
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Foundational economics and specific health economics theory, trends, market issues and applications are presented to include health insurance and payment theory, processes and applications. Evolutions of health policy, considering past current and future major legislation and executive directives, are explored within the political process.
Phld 9334 - Financial Management Of Publich Health, Samuel T. Opoku
Phld 9334 - Financial Management Of Publich Health, Samuel T. Opoku
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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) …
Hspm 6136 - Healthcare Management, Samuel Tawiah Opoku
Hspm 6136 - Healthcare Management, Samuel Tawiah Opoku
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the administrative and organization management of healthcare systems, including analysis of management problems, planning, evaluating, operations and policy analysis within the healthcare environment. Selected topics from the healthcare profession of management will also be covered.
Pubh 7890 - Data Analysis With Sas, Robert Vogel
Pubh 7890 - Data Analysis With Sas, Robert Vogel
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
The class is designed to provide skill building and practical experience in using SAS to: create analysis data files; analyze data such as that found in typical biostatistical consulting problems; and assess the validity of analysis methodology assumptions. 3 credit hours.
Pubh 4231 - Health Aspects Of Aging, Kristina Harbaugh
Pubh 4231 - Health Aspects Of Aging, Kristina Harbaugh
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is intended to familiarize students with promotion of health in an aging population, the notion that aging is a natural part of the lifecycle, community, state and federal health programs and services for the aged. Students will become acquainted with the process of and problems associated with aging in order to effectively manage this important public health issue. Specific health concerns of the elderly including the increase in life expectancy, current life extending research and technology and successful aging will also be examined. Knowledge and understanding of biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging as related to health …
Phld 9231 - Health Informatics & Decision Making, Gulzar H. Shah
Phld 9231 - Health Informatics & Decision Making, Gulzar H. Shah
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 7233 - Public Health Surveillance Methods, Jian Zhang
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.
Epid 9231 - Epidemiology Of Chronic Disease, Jian Zhang
Epid 9231 - Epidemiology Of Chronic Disease, Jian Zhang
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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. Pathophysiology and clinical features of common chronic conditions will also be presented.
Cohe 7232 - Health Promotion Planning, Andrew Hansen
Cohe 7232 - 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.
Chbe 9335 - Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen
Chbe 9335 - 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.
Pubh 7890 (Section C) - Guided Research In Public Health Law Research, Julie Reagan
Pubh 7890 (Section C) - Guided Research In Public Health Law Research, Julie Reagan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Allows the student the opportunity to receive specialized and/or focused instruction in a public health topic not generally offered by the department.
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Raymona H. Lawrence
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 …
Envh 8335a - Global Water And Sanitation, Asli Aslan
Envh 8335a - Global Water And Sanitation, Asli Aslan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
The global water crisis is the most serious threat to human health. Poor water quality, lack of sanitation and inadequate access to clean water resources are one of the major causes of global health disparities. Current issues such as changing climate, decaying infrastructure and reemerging waterborne diseases are also contributors for disease transmission within vulnerable populations. This course analyzes the key drivers that affect global water quality and human health. Real world case scenarios will be examined to develop sustainable and appropriate solutions that consider environmental, individual, cultural, and economic factors.
Bios/Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
Bios/Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Pubh 5520/ 5520g - Introduction To Public Health, Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520/ 5520g - Introduction To Public Health, Katie M. Mercer
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is designed to give students a foundation in the core functions of the populationbased 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 …
Pubh 5520-01f/ 5520g-01f - Introduction To Public Health Online, Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520-01f/ 5520g-01f - Introduction To Public Health Online, Katie M. Mercer
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is designed to give students a foundation in the core functions of the populationbased 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 …
Hspm 7335 - Healthcare Operations Management, Linda Kimsey
Hspm 7335 - Healthcare Operations Management, Linda Kimsey
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Hspm 7338 - Contemporary Issues In Healthcare, Linda Kimsey
Hspm 7338 - Contemporary Issues In Healthcare, Linda Kimsey
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Course examines multiple issues that are important for health care administrators’ understanding. Topics include insurance, professional development, healthcare reform proposals, scenario planning, environmental health, healthcare construction, physician relationships, and infection control. The goal of this course is to provide basic coverage of the numerous issues facing healthcare administrators in today’s environment and to provide guidance on professional development in preparation for entering and succeeding in the field of healthcare administration.
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena N. Tarasenko
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Phld 9130 (Section 01h) Crn 84261 - Public Health Research Methods, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Phld 9130 (Section 01h) Crn 84261 - Public Health Research Methods, Yelena N. Tarasenko
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
The course focuses on the concepts and methods of health services and public health research. It is structured around the primary stages of research proposal development. It is designed for DrPH students in the College of Public Health and other graduate or professional students who have successfully completed the appropriate prerequisites. By the completion of this course, Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to write a research proposal, plan for the dissertation, and develop and carry-out research projects.
Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas, Jamie Cromley
Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas, Jamie Cromley
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Introduces the student to the core functions of public health with an emphasis on community health programs and current trends of population health. Exposes the student to the role of community health practice in maximizing the health status of all populations. Course will include an overview of the organizational structure of federal, state, and local health-related agencies and examine the interrelationship of political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of community based population health activities. (2016-2017, Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog)
Pubh 2131a - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas, Jamie Cromley
Pubh 2131a - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas, Jamie Cromley
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Introduces the student to the core functions of public health with an emphasis on community health programs and current trends of population health. Exposes the student to the role of community health practice in maximizing the health status of all populations. Course will include an overview of the organizational structure of federal, state, and local health-related agencies and examine the interrelationship of political, social, cultural and economic dimensions of community based population health activities. (2016-2017, Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog)
Pubh 7090a - A Spatial Analysis And Health, Jeff Jones
Pubh 7090a - A Spatial Analysis And Health, Jeff Jones
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will introduce students to geographic information systems (GIS) to map and spatially analyze public health and demographic data. Students will learn the fundamentals of the ArcMap software system and ways to integrate cartography into biomedical informatics practice. Beyond use of GIS for cartography, this course will also examine ethical issues and methods of analyzing demographic and spatial health patterns using GIS and demography analysis methods. The versatility of GIS in a public health setting will be examined and will include exercises involving GIS applications in health marketing, demography, epidemiology, and health care systems. For example, we will look …
Pubh 4798 - Internship In Health Education And Promotion Academic Year 2017-2018, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 4798 - Internship In Health Education And Promotion Academic Year 2017-2018, Joanne Chopak-Foss
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 …
Bios Xxxx - Measurement Error In Survival Analysis, Lili Yu
Bios Xxxx - Measurement Error In Survival Analysis, Lili Yu
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will be placed on the measurement error of the covariates in survival data. Common methods for measurement error of the covariates in linear, nonlinear (including survival) models will be introduced. They are regression calibration, simulation extrapolation, score function methods, Bayesian methods, etc. The students will learn how to use R language to setup survival dataset and perform analysis for survival data with measurement error.
Pubh 7890 - Independent Study, James H. Stephens
Pubh 7890 - Independent Study, James H. Stephens
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Foundational economics and specific health economics theory, trends, market issues and applications are presented to include health insurance and payment theory, processes and applications. Comparison between rational and irrational theory is explored. Evolutions of health policy, considering past current and future major legislation and executive directives, are explored within the political process.