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Pubh 9231 – Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Jian Zhang
Pubh 9231 – Chronic Disease Epidemiology, 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.
Hspm 7133 - Public Health Policy And Ethics, Bill Mase
Hspm 7133 - Public Health Policy And Ethics, Bill Mase
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
The course prepares learners to understand complex health and human service-related systems in order to inform effective practice-based ethical decision-making. The primary focus of the course relates to public health policy and practice. Major content areas include health policy institutions, the health policy process, ethical political considerations, social determinants of health, workforce, health care financing, medical technology, health care organizations, the public health system, primary care systems, and other health-related issues impacting the health of the public. Strategies of implementing change through policy making and the legislative process are covered.
Pubh 3136 – Principles Of Environmental Health, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu
Pubh 3136 – 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.
Hspm – 7135 Health Policy Development And Evaluation, Ho-Jui Tung
Hspm – 7135 Health Policy Development And Evaluation, Ho-Jui Tung
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces students to health policy development, analysis and management by examining issues in the health sector. It fosters an appreciation of the complexity of policy problems and provides the basic tools used in public health policy design, implementation and evaluation.
Bios 9136 - General And Generalized Linear Models, Jingjing Yin
Bios 9136 - General And Generalized Linear Models, Jingjing Yin
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course provides students with the theories of the classical linear model and the general linear model for continuous outcome and linear relations, then the Generalized Linear Model for nonlinear relations and discrete outcomes. The first half of the course includes theories of the linear regression model with the matrix algebra and multivariate normal distribution, 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 …
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.
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.
Pubh 9235 - Communication And Advocacy, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 9235 - Communication And Advocacy, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course will provide students with the ability to evaluate the history and current applications of health communication theory and strategies to public health practice and research. Emphasis is placed on use of health communication theory and strategies designed to create change across the ecological spectrum, from individual to policy levels. Students will gain the skills to structure, develop, implement and evaluate social marketing, media advocacy, risk communication and advocacy efforts for policy change. In addition, ability to lead systematic qualitative and mixed method data collection processes involving interviewing skills, participant observation and focus group development will be developed. Emphasis …
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.
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.
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.
Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani Samawi
Bios 9131 – Advanced Statistical Theory For Biostatistics I, Hani 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
Pubh 2131 - Introduction To Community And Public Health, Ana M. Palacios Dr.
Pubh 2131 - Introduction To Community And Public Health, Ana M. Palacios Dr.
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.
Envh 8335 – Global Water And Sanitation, Asli Aslan
Envh 8335 – 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.
Pubh 3231 – Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Ruth E. Whitworth
Pubh 3231 – Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Ruth E. Whitworth
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and biostatistics. Students will be exposed to the historical development of epidemiology, concepts of causality, definitions of health and disease, and sources of community health data. Current principles and practices in the cause, prevention and control of diseases in various community settings will be emphasized.
Pubh 4890 - Directed Individual Study, Dziyana Nazaruk
Pubh 4890 - Directed Individual Study, Dziyana Nazaruk
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is intended to enhance your knowledge of a contemporary public health issue while developing your skills as a researcher. An essential part of scientific research is learning to conduct a detailed literature review. Without this fundamental skill, you are likely to waste a great deal of time exploring questions that have already been answered or fail to get the best results due to outdated theories and methods.
Pubh 4233 – Topics In Global Epidemiology, Randall Ford Dr.
Pubh 4233 – Topics In Global Epidemiology, Randall Ford Dr.
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 made 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.
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.
Pubh 8133 – Advanced Epidemiology, Yelena Tarasenko
Pubh 8133 – Advanced Epidemiology, Yelena Tarasenko
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
An in-depth integration of advanced epidemiology concepts designed to reinforce epidemiological principles, as well as build a foundation for epidemiologic research in public health practice. Specific course content includes theory, methods, and applications for epidemiologic studies including random and systematic error, confounding, counterfactuals, causal inference, effect modification, internal and external validity and advanced study design. Emphasis will also be placed on choosing and performing appropriate analytic techniques necessary for biostatistical inference, including estimation and interpretation of effect measures.
Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.
Pubh 7132 – Scientific Basis Of Public Health, Haresh Rochani Dr.
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course explores the scientific basis of 21st century disease processes including a survey of the origins, natural history, factors influencing individual and community risk. Clinical symptoms of diseases impacting humans, both acute and chronic, as well as epidemiologic trends will be also be discussed. Students will obtain an understanding of scientific mechanisms associated with the disease processes with particular focus on using this information in health-related professions and public health decision-making. As such, emphasis will be placed on the understanding and application of proposing community-based solutions designed to break the cycle of disease.
Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Haresh Rochani Dr.
Pubh 6541 - Biostatistics, Haresh Rochani Dr.
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 6534: Health Policy And Management, Samuel T. Opoku
Pubh 6534: Health Policy And Management, Samuel T. Opoku
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
The course provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of 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 7890 – Using Spanish In Public Health Practice Settings, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
Pubh 7890 – Using Spanish In Public Health Practice Settings, Tilicia Mayo-Gamble
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. This independent study course will challenge the students to improve their existing Spanish language skills, as well as provide learning opportunities to develop Spanish language skills while discussing Public Health topics: Healthy relationships, sexual health, mental wellness and substance use.
Pubh 4890 - Directed Individual Study, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 4890 - Directed Individual Study, Stacy W. Smallwood
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course is intended to enhance your knowledge of a contemporary public health issue while developing your skills as a researcher. An essential part of scientific research is learning to conduct a detailed literature review. Without this fundamental skill, you are likely to waste a great deal of time exploring questions that have already been answered or fail to get the best results due to outdated theories and methods.
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 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation, Helen Bland
Pubh 4134 - Research Methods And Evaluation, Helen 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 quizzes 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.
Pubh 3432: Introduction To Global Health Policy, Bill Mase
Pubh 3432: Introduction To Global Health Policy, Bill Mase
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces the range of cultural and policy approaches different countries take to health, healthcare access, and related population-level health interventions. As part of this course, students will compare different healthcare systems from selected countries.
Pubh 4231 - Health Aspects Of Aging, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 4231 - Health Aspects Of Aging, Jamie S. Cromley
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 …
Pubh 3431: Introduction To Global Health, Jill Johns
Pubh 3431: Introduction To Global Health, Jill Johns
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces a broad and growing field of global health. The course will discuss how health and illness are defined and explore the biological, cultural, social, and political forces that influence health at the global level. This is a survey course that will explore such topics as: comparative health systems, social determinants of health, health services and quality, healthcare policy, key stakeholders, and major global health initiatives. Throughout the course, an emphasis is placed on global health ethics and issues of social justice.
Pubh 6535 - Social And Behavioral Sciences And Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Social And Behavioral Sciences And 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 …