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Special Studies and Research in Spatial Analysis for Public Health

Location
Internet
Term
2nd Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Independent Study
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frank Curriero
Timothy Shields
Contact Name
Frank Curriero
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Introduction to Online Learning

Description
Prepares students to identify and research central and emerging issues in Spatial Analysis for Public Health. Introduces and explores online sources for finding high-quality, full-text research articles. Prepares students to use advanced search techniques efficiently within these sources and to manage references using tools such as RefWorks, EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley. Enables students to quickly and efficiently find reliable, high-quality evidence to support their spatial analysis research. Teaches tools available to use to stay current on topics related to the public health field with a focus on spatial analysis.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify online sources for finding high-quality literature and data
  2. Apply advanced search techniques to efficiently locate relevant articles from bibliographic databases
  3. Utilize online search strategies to locate and evaluate spatial data datasets
  4. Use online tools to store and manage references
  5. Develop techniques to communicate spatial analysis research
  6. Develop toolkit for expanding GIS and spatial analysis skillset
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 85% Assignments
  • 15% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
This course is only open to OPAL students in the MAS or certificate program in Spatial Analysis for Public Health. Students must discuss course option with Program Directors prior to enrolling.
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Instructor consent required for all students. Please discuss with Program Director(s) prior to enrolling.
Consent Contact
fcurriero@jhu.edu
Special Comments

This course is only open to OPAL students in the MAS or certificate program in Spatial Analysis for Public Health. Students must discuss course option with Program Directors prior to enrolling.