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Hspm 7235a - Healthcare Law And Ethics, Julie Reagan Oct 2017

Hspm 7235a - Healthcare Law And Ethics, Julie Reagan

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

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to legal issues in public health and healthcare. Basic legal principles underlying the legal system, governmental regulation, development of legal rules, and how to interact effectively with the legal system as a public health practitioner will be explored. This course has two main purposes: first, to examine the legal context of the relationship between the individual and the community; and second, to understand public health regulation in the context of a market-driven system.


Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Julie Reagan Oct 2017

Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Julie Reagan

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 …


Bios 7534 - Data Management For Biostatistics, Robert Vogel Oct 2017

Bios 7534 - Data Management For Biostatistics, Robert Vogel

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, …


Epid 7134 - Epidemiologic Methods Ii, Kelly L. Sullivan Oct 2017

Epid 7134 - Epidemiologic Methods Ii, Kelly L. Sullivan

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 8130 - Field Methods In Epidemiology, Kelly L. Sullivan Oct 2017

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.


Chbe 9130a - Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair Oct 2017

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

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

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.


Hspm 7232 - Public Health Finance, Charles Owens Oct 2017

Hspm 7232 - Public Health Finance, Charles Owens

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

This course examines the structure and functioning of the finance components of the public health system. Public health organizations will be discussed within the context of the financial environment that includes financial management, managerial accounting, revenue cycle management, and funding and financial management of grants/contracts. The course also examines key financial tools and analyses for financially related decision making within the principles of strategic management applied to public health organizations amid a dynamic changing environment.


Bios 9130 - Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani W. Samawi Oct 2017

Bios 9130 - Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani W. 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 hours.


Bios 9132a - Advanced Clinical Trial Methodology, Karl E. Peace Oct 2017

Bios 9132a - 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.


Epid 7134 – Epidemiologic Methods Ii, Kelly L. Sullivan Oct 2017

Epid 7134 – Epidemiologic Methods Ii, Kelly L. Sullivan

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.


Pubh 6534 - Health Policy And Management, Bettye A. Apenteng Oct 2017

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 …


Envh 7234 - Environmental Toxicology, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu Oct 2017

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.


Pubh 3136a - Principles Of Environmental Health, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu Oct 2017

Pubh 3136a - Principles Of Environmental Health, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu

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

This course examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing countries. Topics include how the body reacts to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging global environmental health problems.


Pubh 8316 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood Oct 2017

Pubh 8316 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood

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

This course will explore social and behavioral science theories, models, and approaches that inform public health research and practice, as well as their philosophical foundations. With emphasis on an ecological perspective, students will apply relevant theories to understanding community health issues and to developing interventions. The course also examines social and behavioral determinants of health equity across the ecological spectrum. In this course, students will gain an enhanced understanding of the contributions of the social and behavioral sciences to public health.


Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Ashley D. Walker Oct 2017

Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Ashley D. Walker

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

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. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in HLTH 4132.


Pubh 4090 - Selected Topics In Public Health: Seminar In Addiction & Recovery, Emily Eisenhart Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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 Oct 2017

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.