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340.701.81
Epidemiologic Applications of GIS

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Prerequisite

Basic knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics and of use of spreadsheets and tabulations.

Description
Presents the methods and uses of epidemiology towards the development and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in public health. Emphasizes the potential of GIS as an epidemiological analysis tool for describing the magnitude of priority health problems, identifying health determinants and supporting health decision-making. Specific topics include epidemiological risk assessment and GIS, thematic mapping of unmet health needs, malaria risk assessment and GIS application for identifying public health problems. Includes hands-on experience and laboratory exercises using public domain and ESRI software.
Special Comments

A required GIS textbook is available in the online library. Students must bring a laptop to class. Should not be taken by students who completed 223.842 in winter 2001 or 340.881.11 in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summer Institute.