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Pubh 4134 – Research Methods And Evaluation, Helen W. Bland
Pubh 4134 – Research Methods And Evaluation, 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 4330a - Community Health Education Methods, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 4330a - Community Health Education Methods, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
No abstract provided.
Pubh 4330b - Community Health Education Methods, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 4330b - Community Health Education Methods, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
No abstract provided.
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 …
Pubh 6532f - Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532f - 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 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 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng
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 …
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
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 …
Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Lili Yu
Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Lili Yu
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.
Envh 7237– Risk Assessment And Communication, Marina E. Eremeeva
Envh 7237– Risk Assessment And Communication, Marina E. Eremeeva
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
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.
Cohe 7238 – Communication For Change, Andrew Hansen
Cohe 7238 – Communication For Change, Andrew Hansen
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
No abstract provided.
Bios 9136 General And Generalized Linear Models Spring 2018 Course, Hani Samawi
Bios 9136 General And Generalized Linear Models Spring 2018 Course, Hani Samawi
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course provides students with a review of the classical General Linear model and an introduction to the Generalized Linear Model. The first half of the course includes a review of the linear model with the necessary matrix algebra and multivariate normal distribution theory, then to the analysis of quadratic forms and the study of the General Linear Model. The second half of the course begins with an introduction of the components of a Generalized Linear Model and methods of fitting these models. It also covers the most widely used types of models, logistic regression, log-linear models and Quasi-likelihood functions. …
Bios 7544 – Data Management For Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin
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 characteristic 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, …
Bios 7331: Multivariate Analysis, Xinyan Zhang
Bios 7331: Multivariate Analysis, Xinyan Zhang
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course covers multivariate general linear models, including multivariate regression, multivariate analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, multivariate analysis of co-variance, multivariate analysis of repeated measures, and longitudinal data analysis for general and generalized linear models. The linear model basis of principal components and factor analysis will also be covered from the canonical correlation perspective.
Bios 7231 – Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace
Bios 7231 – 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 analysis of clinical trials. Clinical trials in many areas of drug development are presented, discussed and critiqued.
Epid 8230 – Observational Study Design And Analysis, Kelly L. Sullivan
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 9431 – Mental Health Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
Epid 9431 – Mental Health Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will explore factors that determine the frequency and distribution of mental health problems in populations. Strategies for mental health intervention will also be discussed.
Epid 9233 A Cancer Epidemiology Crn 19258, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Epid 9233 A Cancer Epidemiology Crn 19258, Yelena N. Tarasenko
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course uses a combination of lecture, student discussion and independent research to review the fundamentals of cancer epidemiology including classic descriptive cancer epidemiology, basic cancer biology, etiology of common and uncommon human cancers, major and minor risk factors for cancer, screening techniques for early detection, cancer biomarkers, and current research in cancer epidemiology. Epidemiologic surveillance techniques including cancer registries and databases, international studies and intervention trials will also be covered. Study designs and epidemiologic methodology used in cancer research will be discussed throughout the course.
Epid 9131 – Infectious Diseases Transmitted Via Inter-Personal Contact, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Epid 9131 – Infectious Diseases Transmitted Via Inter-Personal Contact, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course covers advanced topics in epidemiology of infectious diseases of direct interpersonal transmission, except sexual and bloodborne transmission. These include infectious diseases that are transmitted via airborne transmission, droplet transmission, or transmission via fomite or touching, etc. Important themes may include emergency preparedness and response (including outbreaks and pandemics), surveillance, as well as interventions that prevent and control transmissions. Computational, mathematical and statistical tools relevant to the practice of infectious disease epidemiology will be introduced.
Hspm 7334: Healthcare Human Resources, Linda Kimsey
Hspm 7334: Healthcare Human Resources, Linda Kimsey
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course focuses on functions and concepts required for managing human resources in organizations. It combines traditional human resource management (HRM) functions with concepts from organization behavior. Course content includes selection, training and development, compensation, performance appraisal, motivation, organizational development, union activity, and modes of conflict resolution.
Hspm 7330: Healthcare Marketing & Strategic Planning, Linda Kimsey
Hspm 7330: Healthcare Marketing & Strategic Planning, Linda Kimsey
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course offers an introduction to strategic planning and marketing 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.
Hscp 3730: Health Promotion Theory, Nandi A. Marshall
Hscp 3730: Health Promotion Theory, Nandi A. Marshall
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Individual and environmental forces generating opposing viewpoints regarding public health needs and concerns. Prerequisites: No prior public health knowledge needed for this course. This is a fully online course. Students are required to use Armstrong’s Online Learning Management System (Desire 2 Learn) throughout the semester to support faculty-to-student and student-to-student interaction, including but not limited to Attendance Verification, discussion boards, journals, announcements, email, individual work, submitting assignments, etc.
Hscc3140 Epidemiology, Dziyana Nazaruk
Hscc3140 Epidemiology, Dziyana Nazaruk
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
No abstract provided.
Pubh 7530 Section A The Public Health Integrative Capstone Experience, William A. Mase
Pubh 7530 Section A The Public Health Integrative Capstone Experience, William A. Mase
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course serves as a culminating experience designed to promote refinement of the hard and soft skills necessary for the public health workforce. Throughout the semester, students acquire skills in the integration of basic public health concepts and refine the application of discipline specific knowledge. This course relies on a case-based format that promotes problem solving and critical thinking in the context of real world public health problems.
Pubh 6175 Research Methods, Sara S. Plaspohl
Pubh 6175 Research Methods, Sara S. Plaspohl
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Presenter will provide.
Pubh 6150 Theory In Health Education, Dziyana Nazaruk
Pubh 6150 Theory In Health Education, Dziyana Nazaruk
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Presenter will provide.
Pubh 5560u-Introduction To International Health, Dziyana Nazaruk
Pubh 5560u-Introduction To International Health, Dziyana Nazaruk
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces the student to international health. The course focuses on several topics including: health transitions, global burden of disease, socioeconomic determinants of health, global infectious disease initiative, globalization and health, global health players and payers, and global health progress and priorities.
Phld 9333-01p (14242) – Health Organizations Strategic And Contingency Planning, Yelena N. Tarasenko
Phld 9333-01p (14242) – Health Organizations Strategic And Contingency Planning, Yelena N. Tarasenko
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Strategic planning can be defined as “a deliberative, disciplined approach to producing fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization (or other entity) is, what it does, and why.” (John M. Bryson, Strategic Planning) This course will examine the concepts, processes, and integration of management information systems, financial, human resource, and marketing plans into an organizational strategic planning system with emphasis on contingency planning as a major context and application. (GSU Graduate Catalog)
Pubh 8132 – Environmental And Occupational Health Pubh 7090 – Selected Topics In Public Health (Mph), Atin Adhikari
Pubh 8132 – Environmental And Occupational Health Pubh 7090 – Selected Topics In Public Health (Mph), Atin Adhikari
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is designed to reinforce basic concepts of environmental and occupational health. Students will be exposed to the current impact of potential environmental and occupational health and safety hazards. Students will also be exposed to current concepts associated with environmental and occupational regulatory standards, assessment protocols, sampling and monitoring techniques, and remediation strategies.
Pubh 7890-E: Specialized Topics In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
Pubh 7890-E: Specialized Topics In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan
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 7890: Impact Of Governance On Health Departments, Gulzar H. Shah
Pubh 7890: Impact Of Governance On Health Departments, Gulzar H. Shah
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Dr. Shah will provide.