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Bios 8130 – Advanced Topics In Biostatistics, Robert L. Vogel
Bios 8130 – Advanced Topics In Biostatistics, Robert L. Vogel
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course provides an overview of advanced biostatistical descriptive and inferential methods including multiple regression, logistic regression, longitudinal data, survival analysis, and repeated measures with applications to public health and biomedical studies. Emphasis will be placed on developing statistical reasoning and critical thinking skills in addition to programming skills using statistical software (SAS) to analyze public health and biomedical data.
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 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), Stacy W. Smallwood
Pubh 6535 - Theoretical Perspectives Of The Social And Behavioral Sciences In Public Health (Online), 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 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 6533 - Epidemiology, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
Pubh 6533 - Epidemiology, Isaac Chun-Hai Fung
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 6533 - Epidemiology, Claire Robb
Pubh 6533 - Epidemiology, Claire Robb
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 6532a - Environmental Health, Asli Aslan
Pubh 6532a - 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 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 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 5520 - Introduction To Public Health, Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520 - 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 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 …
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.
Phld 9131 - Leadership Foundations And Strategies For Health Organizations, Samuel T. Opoku
Phld 9131 - Leadership Foundations And Strategies For Health Organizations, Samuel T. Opoku
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course examines the dynamic nature of leadership in the healthcare and public health context. This course uses foundational leadership concepts to develop leadership applications and processes, such as leadership assessment (individual and team), communication improvement, strategic planning, decision making alignment, employee enhancement and knowledge management for use in creating and maintaining an organizational culture that can thrive within its external environment while improving organizational efficiency, effectiveness and efficacy within moral parameters.
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.
Phld 9334 - Financial Management Of Public Health, Linda Kimsey
Phld 9334 - Financial Management Of Public Health, Linda Kimsey
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) …
Pubh 2131a - Introduction To Community And Public Health, Jamie S. Cromley
Pubh 2131a - Introduction To Community And Public Health, Jamie S. 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.
Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community & Public Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 2131b - Introduction To Community & Public Health, Joanne Chopak-Foss
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.
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Raymona H. Lawrence
Pubh 3131 - Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Raymona H. Lawrence
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.
Pubh 3132 - Healthcare Systems And Advocacy (Hybrid), Helen W. Bland
Pubh 3132 - Healthcare Systems And Advocacy (Hybrid), Helen W. Bland
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Covers the background and development of administrative settings for health care delivery in the United States. The course explores the dynamics, trends, and issues evolving from current health and medical care programs and practices, with an emphasis on the ramifications of these various settings and trends with regard to health promotion and community health.
Pubh 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants Of Health, Joseph Telfair
Pubh 3138 - Multicultural Factors & Social Determinants Of Health, Joseph Telfair
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Introduction to the characteristics, causes, and effects of health disparities in the U.S. health care system. Provides students with a foundation to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to become culturally competent health care providers. Explores how health education and promotion is shaped by the cultural, social and economic contexts in which individuals function.
Pubh 3231 - Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Helen W. Bland
Pubh 3231 - Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Helen W. Bland
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and vital statistics. 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. 3 credits (3-0-3).
Pubh 4090 - Senior Seminar In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 4090 - Senior Seminar In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Provides senior level Health Education and Promotion majors with a colloquium in which to discuss current issues and topics, with a focus on professional practice such as ethical issues in public health, professional future (graduate school and/or employment opportunities & internships. Specific issues related to the practice of health education and promotion such as CHES Prerequisite(s): Senior level Health Education and Promotion major status.
Pubh 4133 - Health Promotion Program Planning Ii, Ashley D. Walker
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 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 4611h - Honors Thesis Seminar Iii, Ashley D. Walker
Pubh 4611h - Honors Thesis Seminar Iii, Ashley D. Walker
College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)
Provides the student with the opportunity to develop a research topic, research committee formation, and first draft of research proposal.
Pubh 4798 - Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Joanne Chopak-Foss
Pubh 4798 - Internship In Health Education And Promotion, 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 …
Pubh 5520 01f - Introduction To Public Health (Online), Katie M. Mercer
Pubh 5520 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 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 …
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 and interpret the results of analysis. Emphasis will also be placed on the development of critical thinking skills.
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.
Bios 9130 - Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani Samawi
Bios 9130 - Research Seminar In Biostatistics, Hani 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 houses.
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.