315.707.81
Introduction to Biomedical and Public Health Informatics

Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Harold Lehmann
Contact Name
Harold Lehmann
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to on-line learning. There is no prerequisite for technical knowledge of computing and IT (although it helps).

Description
Provides a survey of issues in health IT and informatics, taking the system's perspective. Students leave with a number of frameworks they can use to critically appraise a wide variety of health IT problems and systems. Issues in common to clinical (medical) and public health information problems, as well as issues unique to each, are discussed.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Articulate strategic direction for public health informatics within the enterprise
  2. Describe components of discuss management tools for the enterprise
  3. Identify discuss, information, and data needs of project or program users and stakeholders
  4. Identify core concepts and frameworks in the area of information science, computer science, computer technology and standards
  5. Recognize core features of procedural programs and web-based technology
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is the same course as SOM 600.903