410.643.17 APPLIED APPROACHES FOR TOBACCO CONTROL
Department:
Health Behavior and Society
Term: 1st term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Frances Stillman
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
- Frances A. Stillman
Description:
Introduces students to applied research techniques used in tobacco control including direct observational studies, interviewing and focus groups, and analysis of tobacco industry documents. Guides students on the use of qualitative data collection techniques and provides examples of usage of these techniques. Introduces students to the use of the on-line databases and repositories of tobacco industry documents. Classroom sessions include lectures, discussions, and group work.
Student Evaluation: 3 short papers based on class labs, final overview paper, class participation
Location: Baltimore
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 40
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: fstillma@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Catalog Subcommittee Actions: SectionNumber, TermId, CourseOfferRationaleNote, ScheduleTypeId, StartDate, EndDate, .02/23/2012;
Special Comments: Dates and times for the course are TBA. Course will be held off-campus sometime during the last week of September/first week of October.