140.662.02
Spatial Analysis and Gis I

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Biostatistics
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frank Curriero
Contact Name
Frank Curriero
Contact Email
fcurrier@jhsph.edu
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

140.611-612 or statistical equivalent

Description
Examines the use of Arc View Geographic Information System (GIS) software as a tool for integrating, manipulating, and displaying public health­-related spatial data. Topics covered include mapping, geocoding, and manipulations related to data structures and topology. Uses selected case studies to demonstrate concepts. Focuses on using GIS to generate and refine hypotheses about public health­-related spatial data in reparation for a formal statistical analysis. Although spatial statistical modeling is not a required part of the curriculum, related topics are discussed throughout. Includes both lecture and lab formats with GIS concepts and software specific details demonstrated during the lab portions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. conduct GIS spatial analysis by inputting, manipulating, querying, and displaying spatial data with use of the ArcGIS software;
  2. perform Geocoding and create appropriate maps for the different types of spatial data;
  3. identify the key differences between a GIS spatial analysis and a spatial statistical analysis.
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Consent Contact
fcurrier@jhsph.edu
Jointly Offered With
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Special Comments

The use of personal laptops to follow along is strongly encouraged. A time restricted free version of the software is available with the required text. A limited number of laptops are available during class to be shared when needed.