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Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Tobacco Control
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2016 - 2017
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, September 19, 2016
End Date
Friday, September 23, 2016
This is a blended course. Course includes 8 hours of pre-course online lectures, and 3 hours of after-class group work, in addition to in-class time.
Monday, 9:30am - 12:20pm
Tuesday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Friday, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe common approaches to qualitative research in tobacco control
- Articulate the relative appropriateness of an applied research technique and data analysis approach per a particular research question
- Practice qualitative methods that are specific to tobacco control, such as tobacco industry document review