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Pubh 7090 03f: Quality Improvement In Healthcare & Pubilc Health, Linda Kimsey Oct 2021

Pubh 7090 03f: Quality Improvement In Healthcare & Pubilc Health, Linda Kimsey

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

This course is an overview of the application of quality improvement (QI) in healthcare and public health settings. In both healthcare and public health, creating and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement is an essential component of an organization’s performance and is vital to achieving the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s Triple Aim principles. After covering the history and theory of QI, this course introduces Lean, Six Sigma, and PDSA frameworks as well as the tools and techniques associated with the components of each. Practical application of tools will be emphasized using an A3 problem solving template with a case study …

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Geph 7134 Social Marketing For Health Communication, Dziyana Nazaruk Oct 2021

Geph 7134 Social Marketing For Health Communication, Dziyana Nazaruk

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

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Apph 7135: Cultural Competency For Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood Oct 2021

Apph 7135: Cultural Competency For Public Health, Stacy W. Smallwood

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

This course is designed to explore the importance of cultural competence as a tool for reducing health disparities and promoting health equity. Cultural competence processes are critical for meeting public health needs in an increasingly diverse society. As such, public health professionals (practitioners and researchers) must be able to understand the diverse attitudes, beliefs, cultural characteristics, and health-related behaviors of many different populations, in order to optimally meet their public health needs (Njoku & Baker, 2019; Perez & Luquis, 2014). Emphasis will be placed on application of culturally-competent approaches in the planning and implementation of health promotion programs.

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Bios 6135: Topics Of Inferene In Biostatistics, Lili Yu Oct 2021

Bios 6135: Topics Of Inferene In Biostatistics, Lili Yu

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

(taken from 2020-21 Course Catalog): 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.

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Bios 6331: Regression Analysis In Biostatistics, Jingjing Yin Oct 2021

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 some basic theories in linear models but would mainly focus on applied linear model fitting, regression parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. 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.

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Bios 6531 - Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani Dr. Oct 2021

Bios 6531 - Categorical Data Analysis, Haresh Rochani Dr.

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

(taken from 2020‑21 Course Catalog): This course introduces statistical methods for analyzing both univariate and multivariate categorical data and count in medical research and other health-related fields. The course will introduce how to distinguish among the different measurement scales, the commonly used statistical probability distribution and inference methods for categorical and count data. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the methodology and computational aspects rather than theory. The students will learn how to apply SAS procedures to data and interpret the results.

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Bios/Pubh 6541: Biostatistics, Jian Zhang Oct 2021

Bios/Pubh 6541: Biostatistics, Jian Zhang

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

No abstract provided.

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Pubh 3330: Modifying Health Behaviors, Kristina Harbaugh Oct 2021

Pubh 3330: Modifying Health Behaviors, Kristina Harbaugh

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 effects on human health.

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Pubh 3232: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Jackie Mesenbrink Oct 2021

Pubh 3232: Foundations Of Health Education And Promotion Practice, Jackie Mesenbrink

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

This course examines current issues and topics related to the practice of health promotion and education including philosophical foundations of health promotion and education, ethical issues in health education and promotion, the Certified Health Education Specialist Competencies, organizations and associations in public health education and employment potential.

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Pubh 3231 – Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Jackie Mesenbrink Oct 2021

Pubh 3231 – Epidemiology And Biostatistics, Jackie Mesenbrink

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.

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Pubh 3131 – Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena Tarasenko Oct 2021

Pubh 3131 – Chronic Disease: A Modern Epidemic, Yelena Tarasenko

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.

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Pubh 4798: Internship In Health Education And Promotion, Jamie S. Cromley Oct 2021

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.

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Pubh 2131 - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas Oct 2021

Pubh 2131 - Introduction To Community And Public Health, James Thomas

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.

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Phld 9334: Financial Management Of Public Health Orgs & Programs, Linda Kimsey Oct 2021

Phld 9334: Financial Management Of Public Health Orgs & Programs, 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 DrPH 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) settings …

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Phld 9231 – Health Informatics & Decision Making, Gulzar H. Shah Oct 2021

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.

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Phld 9130 – Public Health Research Methods, Yelena Tarasenko Oct 2021

Phld 9130 – Public Health Research Methods, Yelena Tarasenko

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

The course focuses on the concepts and methods of health services and public health research. It is structured around the primary stages of research proposal development. It is designed for DrPH students in the JPH College of Public Health and other graduate or professional students who have successfully completed the appropriate prerequisites. By the completion of this course, students will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to write a research proposal, plan for the dissertation, and develop and carry-out research projects.

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Pubh 4132: Health Promotion Program Planning I, Raymona H. Lawrence Oct 2021

Pubh 4132: Health Promotion Program Planning I, Raymona H. Lawrence

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

Provides the student with the theory and practical applications of planning, developing, implementing and evaluating health promotion programs in a variety of settings. The focus will be on a global approach to planning with emphasis on the 5 settings for health promotion programming which include school, community, clinical, college, and worksite settings.

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Hspm 8233: Quantitative Research And Evaluation Methods, Bettye Apenteng Oct 2021

Hspm 8233: Quantitative Research And Evaluation Methods, Bettye Apenteng

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

This course introduces students to the fundamentals and practical application of quantitative methodologies for answering policy and policy-relevant health services research questions. It discusses foundational concepts related to study conceptualization, study design, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting. Topics covered in this course include foundations of health services and policy research, research design, sampling, measurement, univariate and bivariate analysis, regression, multilevel analysis, panel data analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. Hands-on application of research methods is integrated throughout the course through the use of a statistical software application and real-world data.

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Bios 9135– Advanced Survival Analysis, Lili Yu Oct 2021

Bios 9135– Advanced Survival Analysis, Lili Yu

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

This course will be placed on the theory on survival data. Counting processes and martingale method will be introduced. Emphasis will be place on the applications of the theory on the methodologies for survival data, such as Kaplan-Meier estimate, log-rank test, Cox model, etc. The students will learn how to use R language to setup survival dataset and perform analysis.

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Chbe 9335 A – Global Health And Preparedness, Andrew Hansen Oct 2021

Chbe 9335 A – 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.

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Cohe 7232 A – Health Promotion Planning And Evaluation, Andrew Hansen Oct 2021

Cohe 7232 A – Health Promotion Planning And Evaluation, 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.

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Cohe 7234 - Community Health Assessment, Tolulope Awolusi Oct 2021

Cohe 7234 - Community Health Assessment, Tolulope Awolusi

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

Advanced concepts in the purpose and methods of community health organization, social action, organizational development, policy influence, capacity building, community diagnosis (needs assessment), social networking and coalition formation to bring about health behavior change and improved quality of life. Special focus on the application of methods presented to develop and enhance community health education intervention efforts.

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Envh 7234 – Environmental Toxicology, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu Oct 2021

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.

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Epid 7134 – Research Methods Ii, Logan Cowan Oct 2021

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.

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Pubh 9231 – Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Jian Zhang Oct 2021

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.

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Hspm 7133 - Public Health Policy And Ethics, Bill Mase Oct 2021

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.

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Pubh 3136 – Principles Of Environmental Health, Evans Afriyie-Gyawu Oct 2021

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.

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Hspm – 7135 Health Policy Development And Evaluation, Ho-Jui Tung Oct 2021

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.

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Bios 9136 - General And Generalized Linear Models, Jingjing Yin Oct 2021

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 …

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Chbe 9130-A: Research Methods In Community And Behavioral Health, Joseph Telfair Oct 2021

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.

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