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221.659.11
Introduction to Health Systems Modeling

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2016 - 2017
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
End Date
Friday, June 24, 2016
Class Time(s)
Tu, W, Th, F, 1:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Basic statistics, basic knowledge of Excel

Description
Mathematical and computational modeling and simulation methods have helped transform many industries and fields such as manufacturing, transportation, communications, and finance and are increasingly being used for health systems. As the use of such methods continues to grow, regardless of one’s eventual role in health systems, familiarity with such approaches and methods will likely become more and more important in the future.
Introduces students to mathematical and computational modeling and simulation methods to better understand, evaluate, and improve health systems. Addresses the basic concepts of mathematical and computational modeling and simulation and how they may apply to health systems. Covers the basics of economic and operational modeling and simulation, and introduces advanced Microsoft Excel features and the VenSim software.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Evaluate and critique a health system model
  2. Develop a basic mathematical/computational model of a health system
  3. Utilize a model to address a health system decision
Special Comments

Students are required to complete readings and a write-up/outline of their final project report prior to class. A final project report will be due on 6/24.