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Pubh 7890 – Directed Independent Study, Jian Zhang
Pubh 7890 – Directed Independent Study, Jian Zhang
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Provides the student with an opportunity to investigate an area of interest under the direction of a faculty mentor
Pubh 5520-01f/5520g-01f– Introduction To Public Health Online (2 Credits), Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520-01f/5520g-01f– Introduction To Public Health Online (2 Credits), 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 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 …
Pubh 6541 – Biostatistics, Haresh Rochani
Pubh 6541 – Biostatistics, Haresh Rochani
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 5520/5520g – Introduction To Public Health (2 Credits), Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520/5520g – Introduction To Public Health (2 Credits), 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 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 …
Pubh 6533 – Epidemiology, Logan Cowan
Pubh 6533 – Epidemiology, Logan Cowan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course provides an introduction to many important topics in epidemiology for public health practice, including but not limited to the evolution of the discipline, causal concepts in the natural history of disease, critical features of infectious and chronic diseases, elements of public health screening, basic measures used in epidemiology, design of epidemiologic investigations, consideration of random error and systematic bias, calculation and interpretation of confidence intervals and p values, discussion of confounding and interaction, criteria for evaluation of cause and effect relationships and the implications for ethical public health practice. Students are expected to gain a foundation in epidemiologic …
Pubh 6532-F – Environmental Health Fall, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532-F – Environmental Health Fall, Asli Aslan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 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 6532-A – Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532-A – Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 4798: Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4798: Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Jamie S. Cromley
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course provides the senior level Public Health majors with a practical experience in an appropriate practice setting. Students must complete all course work in the Public Health major prior to enrolling in this course.
Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, James Thomas
Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, James Thomas
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.
Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 4330- Promotional Strategies For Health Programs, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course explores the application of social marketing and communication theory to the development of strategies to enhance health education and promotion programs.
Pubh 4234 – International Development In Health, Nandi A. Marshall
Pubh 4234 – International Development In Health, Nandi A. Marshall
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will describe key cultural, social, and economic issues and methods in global health, and thus provide essential background for other core courses. The course is interdisciplinary, emphasizing the fields of anthropology, sociology, public health, global health, and critical global health studies. This course explores aspects of health inequalities and demonstrates how the sources of health inequalities (including globalization, the impact of social, economic, and political systems, the local and global economy, transnational organizations, culture, race, class, gender, and sexuality) are rooted in injustices that create and sustain the conditions that lead to disparities in health status and health …
Pubh 4233 Topics In Global Epidemiology, Rachel D. Schwartz
Pubh 4233 Topics In Global Epidemiology, Rachel D. Schwartz
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will introduce students to the field of epidemiology as applied in a global context. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of epidemiology as well as an overview of topics across the discipline. Special emphasis will be placed on health issues in the low and middle-income countries and case studies will be used as examples to illustrate concepts and topics of epidemiology. (3 credits)
Pubh 4231- Health Aspects Of Aging, James Thomas
Pubh 4231- Health Aspects Of Aging, James Thomas
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course examines the aging process from a health education perspective. Students will become acquainted with the process of and problems associated with aging in order to effectively manage this important public health issue. Knowledge and understanding of biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging as related to health and wellness will also be addressed. (2018-2019, Georgia Southern University Undergraduate and Graduate Course Catalog) Access to course materials are available for up to one year after graduation.
Pubh 4134 A & B – Research Methods And Evaluation (Crn A=86030, B = 87523), Helen W. Bland
Pubh 4134 A & B – Research Methods And Evaluation (Crn A=86030, B = 87523), 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).
Bios 6135 - Topics Of Inference In Biostatistics, Lili Yu
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.
Bios 6331: Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
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.
Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani M. Samawi
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
Bios 9132 – Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
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.
Bios 9331—Meta Analysis, Robert Vogel
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 …
Bios/Pubh 6541: Biostatistics Fall 2018, Xinyan Zhang
Bios/Pubh 6541: Biostatistics Fall 2018, Xinyan Zhang
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.
Chbe 9130-A: Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair
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.
Chbe 9235 Communication And Advocacy, Moya L. Alfonso
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.
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.
Envh 7233– Environmental Exposure And Impact Assessment, Atin Adhikari
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.
Envh 7235– Field Methods In Environmental Health, Marina E. Eremeeva
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.
Envh 8335 A – Global Water And Sanitation Spring, Asli Aslan
Envh 8335 A – Global Water And Sanitation Spring, 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.
Epid 7134 – Research Methods Ii, Logan Cowan
Epid 7134 – Research Methods Ii, Logan Cowan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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 cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies; the rationale underlying the major techniques used to analyze data from these 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.
Epid 7135-A – Epidemiology Of Infectious Disease, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
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; …
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 8130 – Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
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.