317.615.81
Topics in Risk Assessment

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
Health Policy and Management
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Mary Fox
Keeve Nachman
Contact Name
Mary Fox
Contact Email
mfox@jhsph.edu
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

317.600, 317.605, 317.610 and Introduction to Online Learning

Description
Uses a case study approach of a selected risk-based public health issue to integrate student’s application of the skills in the risk sciences (risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication).
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and critically assess key science and policy issues involved in the application of the risk sciences to public health policy decision-making
  2. Develop solutions for addressing public health problems
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 60% Written Assignment(s)
  • 40% Discussion
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Consent Contact
mfox@jhsph.edu
Jointly Offered With
Epidemiology
Special Comments

This is the capstone experience to the four-course sequence required for the Certificate in the Risk Sciences and Public Policy.