140.662.98
Spatial Analysis and Gis I

Location
Barcelona, Spain
Term
2nd Term
Department
Biostatistics
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, November 10, 2014
End Date
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, 8:30am - 6:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frank Curriero
Contact Name
Judy Holzer
Contact Email
jholzer@jhsph.edu
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Next Offered
Only offered in 2014
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
Enrollment Restriction
undergraduate and interdivisional students are not permitted in this section
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Full-time JHSPH students must obtain permission from Judy Holzer or Pam Davis in HPM to register for this section.
Consent Contact
jholzer@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.