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223.804.41
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program Seminar 4

Course Status
Discontinued

Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
Monday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

223.803 MSPH GDEC Seminar 3

Description
Prepares students for the activities and requirements of the second year of the MSPH program including the practicum and beyond. Presents best practices and workshop for conducting a strategic literature search. Explains the role and resources of the Institutional review Board (IRB) Explores the continuum of qualitative to quantitative research and programs. Explores practicum and capstone requirements and documentation. Establishes second year MSPH milestones within CoursePlus Portfolio.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Create and conduct a search strategy using structured vocabulary and literature databases
  2. Apply the steps for IRB review of a human subjects project utilizing supportive resources available
  3. Determine when a research question demands a qualitative approach and how to take appropriate steps
  4. Write a background section with citations and bibliography in the style of a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Project(s)
  • 60% Paper(s)
  • 20% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Limited to GDEC MSPH students