410.733.01
Communication Network Analysis in Public Health Programs

Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2021 - 2022
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 10:30 - 11:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Cui Yang
Stephanie Pitts
Contact Name
Cui Yang
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
Description
Introduces the theory and method of network analysis, its application to public health, emphasizing the dissemination of public health information and the transmission of disease, and the influence of networks on health-related behavior. Consists of class lectures, discussions, labs, reading materials, and problem sets. Data analys id conducted using STATA, UCINET and Netdraw software packages.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Define essential terms related to social network concepts and analytic approaches
  2. Describe methods for measuring the properties of social networks
  3. Interpret books and articles that incorporate social network terminology, concepts, and analytic approaches
  4. Apply social network concepts and analytic approaches in their own research
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 60% Assignments
  • 40% Final Project
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Students need to have access to Window system to download a free version of UCINET and Netdraw.