601.932.86 Spatial Analysis Lab 2
- Department:
- Online Programs for Applied Learning
- Term:
- 2nd term
- Credits:
- 2 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2019 - 2020
- Location:
- Internet
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Frank Curriero
- Course Instructor s:
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Spatial Analysis for Public Health (601.731.86), Spatial Data Technologies for Mapping (601.732.86), Spatial Analysis Lab 1 (601.931.86), Introduction to Epidemiology (600.701.86), Public Health Statistics 1 (600.711.86).
- Description:
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Applies spatial concepts and skills towards identifying a public health project that can be the focus of the MAS Integrative Activity. Prepares students to translate projects into a set of spatial objectives that align with the spatial science paradigm. Details out the mechanisms and processes needed for collecting, creating and/or obtaining necessary supporting data for the chosen project.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Identify a public health project that can be the focus of the MAS Integrative Activity
- Translate a public health problem into a written set of spatial objectives that align with the spatial science paradigm
- Describe how to collect, create and/or obtain spatial data supporting a public health problem
- Write a literature review on the use of spatial science for a public health problem
- Methods of Assessment:
Problem sets: 75%; Literature review: 25%
- Enrollment Restriction:
Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS in Spatial Analysis Program
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required