221.641.01
Measurement Methods in Humanitarian Emergencies

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
W. Courtland Robinson
Shannon Doocy
Contact Name
Shannon Doocy
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

221.613 Introduction to Humanitarian Emergencies OR 604.601 Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies

Description
Gives students an overview of selected field-based methods used in humanitarian emergencies to measure basic health indicators and demographic characteristics of affected populations. Upon completion, students can describe the assessment process in the various phases of humanitarian emergencies. Students are able to describe a variety of methods, both qualitative and quantitative, used in field-based assessments of humanitarian settings.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the objectives and common challenges to assessment in humanitarian settings
  2. Make informed decisions about the selection of measurement methods in humanitarian settings
  3. Gain experience with various measurement methods in a classroom setting that can be applied in humanitarian contexts
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 40% Assignments
  • 40% Quizzes
  • 20% Participation
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Consent required for auditors and undergrads
Consent Contact
doocy1@jhu.edu
Special Comments

Consent required for auditors and undergraduate students