223.803.01
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control Program Seminar 3
Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
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
Resources
Prerequisite
223.802
Explores a variety of tools and methods applied by GDEC faculty to conduct public health research with a focus on hands-on skills building. Includes topics: communication and data visualization strategies; and considerations for research projects which involve human subjects.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Choose appropriate tools and methods for data visualization in order to share data with diverse audiences
- Explain important issues and considerations for research studies involving human subjects and oversight by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
- Develop data skills needed for public health practice, including problem-solving, analytic thinking, visualization, communication, and collaboration
- Analyze large-scale data from low-and-middle income settings or from global health agencies to illustrate and interpret a public health priority
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Participation
- 30% Homework
- 40% Project(s)
Enrollment Restriction
Limited to GDEC MSPH students