Public Health Studies II - Demographics, Geo-Spatial Mapping, and Qualitative Research
This course provides students with a variety of tools for understanding the impact that disease or other Public Health concerns may have on a population. Students will learn how to design effective surveys, analyze geographic data, and use qualitative information with the ultimate goal of gaining a better understanding of how events may affect the health of a particular population. This course will also require students to participate map development in order to help them build understanding of how geographic data is used in the practice of Public Health.
Course Topics
Surveys and Survey Design
Public Health professionals use a variety of surveys to gather information. Students will learn how to design effective surveys, with a particular focus on population-based surveys.
Demographic Methods
Demographic methods attempt to understand the health and healthcare needs of a population by understanding the size and characteristics of said populations. Students will learn to analyze how healthcare services and systems address the needs of their population, both in terms of scale and kind.
Geo-Spatial Mapping
Geo-Spatial data refers to any information that can be placed on a map - including topography, transportation infrastructure, and hospital accessibility. Students will learn to use Geographic Information Systems to identify and analyze the way in which a disease might interact with a particular region - especially as it relates to that region’s infrastructure.
Qualitative & Mixed Methods
Not all relevant information in Public Health can readily take the form of numbers. Students will learn how to use qualitative information in combination with quantitative data to draw conclusions about a variety of topics, including the overall health of a population, and the success or failure of a Public Health initiative.
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Disclosure
This course is delivered online through an institution of the Lower Cost Models Consortium (LCMC) that is different than your degree-granting institution that awards the academic credit for the course.
