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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Community Health Sciences
  

  • CHS 421 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan

    (3 units) CO13
    The course covers leading causes of death and other important health and development topics across the lifespan; explores ecological determinants of health status, disparities and relevant public health interventions.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; completion of all general education requirements. Recommended Preparation: CHS 101 ; CHS 211 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct a review of the epidemiological data and scholarly literature, synthesizing the information into formal research papers about health disparities, life course perspective and public health interventions.
    2. make program, policy, and research recommendations for a specific health topic after completion of a comprehensive review of epidemiological data and scholarly literature.
    3. analyze historical, cultural and structural/societal factors leading to inequities in health status, outcomes, exposures, behaviors and access.
    4. describe the impact that low socioeconomic status has on health across the lifespan.
    5. critique existing programs and policies based on knowledge of risk and protective factors for a variety of health issues.
    6. describe the leading causes of death and disability in each stage of the lifespan in the U.S. and the individual, social, and environmental factors that influence individual and community health across the lifespan.
    7. relate course concepts to current public health events.
    8. demonstrate mastery of scholarly writing skills and APA documentation style in formal research papers.


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  • CHS 426 - Medical Anthropology

    (3 units)
    Application of anthropological theory and methods to human health, illness, and healing. A course designed for those interested in cross-cultural issues of health and diversity in health care. (ANTH 426 and CHS 426 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand basic terms and concepts in the field of medical anthropology and apply the anthropological perspective to issues of public health.
    2. understand basic ethical principles in human subject research and to know the basic rules that govern Institutional Review Boards.
    3. appreciate that health and explanatory models of illness and medical systems are cultural constructions.
    4. understand basic theoretical approaches and research methods in medical anthropology and to appreciate that health problems and questions can be investigated from a range of theoretical approaches.
    5. elucidate essential components of medical systems and identify similarities and differences in such systems cross-culturally.
    6. appreciate the social and cultural implications of disease/illness along with biological issues.


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  • CHS 427 - Toxic Communities and Public Health

    (3 units)
    Examination of how communities are affected by environmental toxins and how contaminated communities organize and respond to health effects of such environmental processes.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the origins and distribution of occupational and environmental contaminants.
    2. identify and understand key concepts of exposure, dose, and biological effect.
    3. describe and categorize major sources of anthropogenic and natural exposure to environmental pollution.
    4. enumerate factors that govern differences in environmental heath regulatory structures among governments.
    5. evaluate ‘stimuli’ for environmental health policy formation, explaining how episodes of environmental contamination contribute to refinement of regulations.
    6. represent and defend opposing positions held by stakeholders in the sphere of environmental health public policy formation.
    7. produce an upper-division research paper predicated on scholarly sources which address episodes of environmental contamination and issues relating to environmental health policy.
    8. provide verbal and written constructive feedback on a peer’s research or position paper.


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  • CHS 440 - Injury and Violence Prevention

    (3 units) CO13
    Examines injuries/violence as public health issues. Causes/consequences are examined in areas such as car accidents, home/work safety, area crime, family violence, and sports injuries.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; completion of all general education requirements. Recommended Preparation: CHS 101 ; CHS 211 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze injuries and violence as preventable public health issues by synthesizing information on historical, cultural, systemic, structural, and other deterministic root causes.
    2. devise strategies for injury/violence prevention that integrate multidisciplinary approaches in an effort to address problems at the population level.
    3. demonstrate upper division oral presentation skills, which demonstrate effective professional communication of integrated analysis with an audience and upper division scholarly writing skills, which includes synthesis of epidemiological data and development of recommendations related to a specific topic within injury and violence prevention.
    4. synthesize and integrate results of a literature review to identify individual- and area-level determinants of specific injuries and violence within myriad age, sex, and racial/ethnic populations.
    5. assess the consequences of injuries and violence to individuals, families, and communities by integrating information from academic journal articles and news media.
    6. evaluate evidence from academic sources to identify multidisciplinary approaches to injury/violence prevention.
    7. analyze the unique ethical considerations related to a variety of topics in injury and violence prevention.
    8. Integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and solutions in injury and violence prevention within their own research paper topic.


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  • CHS 450 - The History, Science, and Politics of Vaccines

    (3 units) CO9, CO13
    Exploration of the history, science, and politics of vaccines in the context of social issues, deadly epidemics, and rapid advances in vaccinology.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201 ; BIOL 100A  or higher; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the historical reasons for the current anti-vaccine movement, as demonstrated through debate, discussion and examinations, and list the potential outcomes on the public’s health.
    2. demonstrate the ability to advocate for or against the use of vaccines using sound scientific information during class discussion, written assignments, and examinations.
    3. document the importance of vaccines in improving public health as noted in written assignments and examinations.
    4. utilize current public health information sources to track vaccine preventable diseases as demonstrated in a group problem solving assignment.
    5. explore the political and social issues that effected vaccine development through the centuries, documented in the professional paper.
    6. analyze how and why new vaccines may be developed as demonstrated in class discussions and examinations.


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  • CHS 459 - Introduction to Health Services Finance

    (3 units)
    An introductory course to learn about the philosophy, finances, budgeting, accounting, and financial literacy of health services organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 340  or CHS 350 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate the importance of health services finance and evaluate the role it plays in the healthcare system environment and the current health care reform.
    2. demonstrate basic accounting concepts and a working knowledge of financial reporting.
    3. demonstrate an understanding of how financial analysis and tools are used to develop a business plan in support of the mission and goals of a health services organization.


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  • CHS 461 - The World’s Health

    (3 units) CO10, CO13
    Overview of contemporary global public health concerns and their determinants and potential solutions.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate basic principles of disease prevention, disease transmission, disease progression, and epidemiology of major causes of disability and deaths throughout the world.
    2. articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues that influence global health including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, and national origin.
    3. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about non-dominant or marginalized groups throughout the world.
    4. identify the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group or groups in relation to its/their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices.
    5. identify and summarize current scholarly research related to the global health topics affecting a chosen population.
    6. make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to understand how different populations are impacted by global health issues.


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  • CHS 470 - Introduction to Public Health and Aging

    (3 units) CO13
    Introduction to topics and issues at the crossroads of public health and aging, including demography, epidemiology, stereotypes, and health promotion and wellness.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 101 ; CHS 337  or GERO 431  or GERO 440 ; Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the roles of public health in an aging society.
    2. identify social, behavioral, and environmental factors for maximizing functioning in later life.
    3. evaluate evidence regarding resource allocation and financing of health services for older adults.
    4. discuss the potential for public health to positively impact the future of our aging population.
    5. demonstrate their skills for clearly, cogently, and succinctly expressing ideas in writing and orally.


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  • CHS 473 - Epidemiology

    (3 units) CO9
    Principles used in measuring health outcomes with a focus on measures of frequency, associations, and epidemiological study designs.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 101 ; CHS 102 ; CHS 200 ; CHS 280 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the historical roots of epidemiological thinking and their contribution to the evolution of the scientific method.
    2. use basic epidemiological measures for describing morbidity and mortality to express numerically the amount and distribution of health- and non health-related outcomes.
    3. use the distribution of a health-related outcome to generate hypotheses that might provide an explanation.
    4. explain basic statistical and epidemiological concepts of estimation, inference, and adjustment to establish association.
    5. explain how to use evidence of an association to make a judgment about whether an association is causal.
    6. describe the basic epidemiological study designs that are used to test hypotheses, identify associations, and establish causation.
    7. critically examine and evaluate the strength and limitations of a public health topic (scientific literature, mass media, intervention, or policy) and demonstrate quantitative regard for various sources of error.


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  • CHS 474 - Social Psychology of Public Health

    (3 units) CO10, CO13
    Structural, intrapersonal, and interpersonal factors in population health and wellness. Topics include health equity, disparities and influence of cultural and normative factors on health.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe, compare and contrast the approaches to health used by the different fields of health psychology, social psychology, community/public health, and medical sociology.
    2. identify personal and community behaviors and the consequences of those behaviors as they relate to health status and health outcomes.
    3. identify and describe diverse influences such as culture, social structures, socioeconomic status, and group norms on human health and health equity.
    4. explain how diversity in thoughts, feelings and attitudes impact health disparities, health equity and other health outcomes.
    5. compare behavior change theories and evaluate when a particular theory should be used especially, in which culture and group.
    6. evaluate the ethical issues associated with structural influences on health and personal responsibility for health as viewed from a dominant and minority position.
    7. produce an upper-division research paper based on scholarly sources which addresses multi-level approaches to health and includes a critique of the existing literature.
    8. provide constructive feedback on a peer¿s paper both in writing and verbally.


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  • CHS 476 - AIDS: Psychosocial and Health Care Concerns

    (3 units) CO10, CO13
    An understanding of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from an ecological approach. The individual, interpersonal, organizational, and social/political factors that have shaped this pandemic will be explored.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate basic principles of HIV virology, immunology, transmission, disease progression, and treatment.
    2. articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues that influence the HIV epidemic, including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, and national origin.
    3. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about non-dominant or marginalized groups.
    4. identify the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group or groups in relation to its/their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices.
    5. identify and summarize current scholarly research related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic affecting a chosen population.
    6. make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to understand how different populations worldwide are impacted the HIV/AIDS epidemic.


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  • CHS 488 - Biodefense History, Policy, and Practice

    (3 units)
    Topics include the historical timeline of biological warfare and biodefense, biodetection and bioforensics, epidemics and biosurveillance, biothreat agents and the diseases they cause, regulatory policy, and the impact on global public health.

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100A  or higher; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize the historical context of the threat from biological agents, the major impact of the Biological Weapons Convention, and list the potential outcomes on the public’s health and National Security.
    2. demonstrate a working knowledge of the major parts of the U.S. biodefense policy, current practice and emergency response using sound scientific information.
    3. document the complexity of guarding against and assessing the future threat from dual-use and DIY Bio biotechnologies.
    4. utilize current public health information sources to know the role of Public Health infrastructure in a robust biodefense system.
    5. explore the political and social issues that effected biodefense development through the centuries.
    6. analyze the relationship of biodefense and public health response to emerging infectious diseases.


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  • CHS 492 - Independent Study In HE

    (1 to 3 units)
    Guided research in health ecology that is of mutual interest to the student and faculty.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the section taken.
    2. describe factors that affect health of individuals and populations from an ecological perspective.
    3. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    4. discuss public health ethical considerations in the specific topic area of the section taken.


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  • CHS 494 - Field Studies in Public Health

    (3 units) CO14
    Supervised field experience in health & wellness settings.

    Prerequisite(s): For CHS-Public Health majors: CHS 345  and senior standing; for CHS-Kinesiology majors: CHS 345  or CHS 360  and senior standing.

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge and skills learned throughout the Community Health Sciences curriculum through a service-learning role in a professional workplace setting.
    2. apply their knowledge to develop innovative and effective solutions to public health problems through the field studies experience and to effectively communicate their work through the creation of a project film.
    3. demonstrate professional and ethical behavior in the workplace.
    4. discuss the wide variety of potential career paths in the field through learning about the experiences of fellow students.
    5. articulate the three core components of a service learning experience: knowledge, action, and reflection and will practice these three components throughout the internship.
    6. display personal branding skills desirable to the job market through presentations and through networking opportunities on LinkedIn.


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  • CHS 495 - Special Problems in Public Health

    (1 to 3 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the section taken.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between strategies reported in the literature.
    3. describe factors that affect health of individuals and populations from an ecological perspective.
    4. discuss public health ethical considerations in the specific topic area of the section taken.


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  • CHS 605 - Spirituality and Health

    (3 units)
    Spirituality and Health which examines the issues, research, and personal experiences relating to health and spirituality from the preventative aspect of spiritual practices and to the healing aspects of spiritual practices.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the issues, research, practices, traditions, and beliefs about how spirituality and health are integrated.
    2. evaluate how spirituality and health are connected physiologically, through the use of common physiological principles as well as in the current field of neurosciences.
    3. summarize spiritual practices common to all world religions.
    4. justify for health services professionals and our individual selves with the understanding of how spirituality and health are connected.
    5. reflect and write about spirituality and health based upon the research and course materials.


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  • CHS 615 - Leadership Training in the Health Professions

    (3 units)
    Theory and practice. Supervised experiential learning provided.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define leadership and demonstrate understanding of the various levels of leadership.
    2. demonstrate competencies in different leadership theories and models.
    3. identify theories, models, and their related behaviors.
    4. observe and diagnose different leadership theories in applied situations.
    5. define a leadership philosophy for themselves and demonstrate competencies in it by completing various activities.
    6. self-evaluate their skills, as well as appropriate feedback from others through peer review.
    7. demonstrate understanding of and conduct basic leadership research.


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  • CHS 617 - Quality Improvement in Health Services

    (3 units)
    An introduction to quality improvement science in different health care settings.

    Recommended Preparation: CHS 280 ; CHS 340 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the evolution of the health care systems and Quality Management/Improvement Programs and focus on its future.
    2. articulate the origin and necessity for standards for accreditation of health service entities.
    3. describe the most current Quality Management/Improvement Program principles and techniques for health care/services.
    4. illustrate the use of data and statistics for an effective Quality Management/Improvement Program.
    5. practice in an inter- and/or trans-disciplinary team in a QI project.
    6. describe how patient safety issues lead to performance improvement.
    7. discuss how the Affordable Care Act is utilizing Health Care Report Cards, Pay For Performance and other strategies for improving the quality of health care.


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  • CHS 626 - Medical Anthropology

    (3 units)
    Application of anthropological theory and methods to human health, illness, and healing. A course designed for those interested in cross-cultural issues of health and diversity in health care. (ANTH 626 and CHS 626 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand basic terms and concepts in the field of medical anthropology and apply the anthropological perspective to issues of public health.
    2. understand basic ethical principles in human subject research and to know the basic rules that govern Institutional Review Boards.
    3. appreciate that health and explanatory models of illness and medical systems are cultural constructions.
    4. understand basic theoretical approaches and research methods in medical anthropology and to appreciate that health problems and questions can be investigated from a range of theoretical approaches.
    5. elucidate essential components of medical systems and identify similarities and differences in such systems cross-culturally.
    6. appreciate the social and cultural implications of disease/illness along with biological issues.


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  • CHS 627 - Toxic Communities and Public Health

    (3 units)
    Examination of how communities are affected by environmental toxins and how contaminated communities organize and respond to health effects of such environmental processes.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the origins and distribution of occupational and environmental contaminants.
    2. identify and understand key concepts of exposure, dose, and biological effect.
    3. describe and categorize major sources of anthropogenic and natural exposure to environmental pollution.
    4. enumerate factors that govern differences in environmental heath regulatory structures among governments.
    5. evaluate ‘stimuli’ for environmental health policy formation, explaining how episodes of environmental contamination contribute to refinement of regulations.
    6. represent and defend opposing positions held by stakeholders in the sphere of environmental health public policy formation.
    7. produce an upper-division research paper predicated on scholarly sources which address episodes of environmental contamination and issues relating to environmental health policy.
    8. provide verbal and written constructive feedback on a peer’s research or position paper.


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  • CHS 640 - Injury and Violence Prevention

    (3 units)
    Examines injuries/violence as public health issues. Causes/consequences are examined in areas such as car accidents, home/work safety, area crime, family violence, and sports injuries.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze injuries and violence as preventable public health issues by synthesizing information on historical, cultural, systemic, structural, and other deterministic root causes.
    2. devise strategies for injury/violence prevention that integrate multidisciplinary approaches in an effort to address problems at the population level.
    3. demonstrate upper division oral presentation skills, which demonstrate effective professional communication of integrated analysis with an audience and upper division scholarly writing skills, which includes synthesis of epidemiological data and development of recommendations related to a specific topic within injury and violence prevention.
    4. synthesize and integrate results of a literature review to identify individual- and area-level determinants of specific injuries and violence within myriad age, sex, and racial/ethnic populations.
    5. assess the consequences of injuries and violence to individuals, families, and communities by integrating information from academic journal articles and news media.
    6. evaluate evidence from academic sources to identify multidisciplinary approaches to injury/violence prevention.
    7. analyze the unique ethical considerations related to a variety of topics in injury and violence prevention.
    8. Integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of ethical dilemmas and solutions in injury and violence prevention within their own research paper topic.


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  • CHS 650 - The History, Science, and Politics of Vaccines

    (3 units)
    Exploration of the history, science, and politics of vaccines in the context of social issues, deadly epidemics, and rapid advances in vaccinology.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the historical reasons for the current anti-vaccine movement, as demonstrated through debate, discussion and examinations, and list the potential outcomes on the public’s health.
    2. discuss the historical reasons for the current anti-vaccine movement, as demonstrated through debate, discussion and examinations, and list the potential outcomes on the public’s health.
    3. demonstrate the ability to advocate for or against the use of vaccines using sound scientific information during class discussion, written assignments, and examinations.
    4. document the importance of vaccines in improving public health as noted in written assignments and examinations.
    5. utilize current public health information sources to track vaccine preventable diseases as demonstrated in a group problem solving assignment.
    6. explore the political and social issues that effected vaccine development through the centuries, documented in the professional paper.
    7. analyze how and why new vaccines may be developed as demonstrated in class discussions and examinations.


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  • CHS 661 - The World’s Health

    (3 units)
    Overview of contemporary global public health concerns and their determinants and potential solutions.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate basic principles of disease prevention, disease transmission, disease progression, and epidemiology of major causes of disability and deaths throughout the world.
    2. articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues that influence global health including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, and national origin.
    3. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about non-dominant or marginalized groups throughout the world.
    4. identify the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group or groups in relation to its/their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices.
    5. identify and summarize current scholarly research related to the global health topics affecting a chosen population.
    6. make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to understand how different populations are impacted by global health issues.


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  • CHS 673 - Epidemiology

    (3 units)
    Principles used in measuring health outcomes with a focus on measures of frequency, associations, and epidemiological study designs.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Discussion/Recitation: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the historical roots of epidemiological thinking and their contribution to the evolution of the scientific method.
    2. use basic epidemiological measures for describing morbidity and mortality to express numerically the amount and distribution of health- and non health-related outcomes.
    3. use the distribution of a health-related outcome to generate hypotheses that might provide an explanation.
    4. explain basic statistical and epidemiological concepts of estimation, inference, and adjustment to establish association.
    5. explain how to use evidence of an association to make a judgment about whether an association is causal.
    6. describe the basic epidemiological study designs that are used to test hypotheses, identify associations, and establish causation.
    7. critically examine and evaluate the strength and limitations of a public health topic (scientific literature, mass media, intervention, or policy) and demonstrate quantitative regard for various sources of error.


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  • CHS 676 - Aids: Psychosocial and Health Care Concerns

    (3 units)
    An understanding of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from an ecological approach. The individual, interpersonal, organizational, and social/political factors that have shaped this pandemic will be explored.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate basic principles of HIV virology, immunology, transmission, disease progression, and treatment.
    2. articulate an awareness of some of the central historical and present diversity issues that influence the HIV epidemic, including race, ethnicity, gender, social class, religion, sexual identity, and national origin.
    3. analyze and interpret information about cultural differences, cultural rules, and cultural biases in their own society or about non-dominant or marginalized groups.
    4. identify the complex elements important to members of a diverse cultural group or groups in relation to its/their history, values, politics, economy, or beliefs and practices.
    5. identify and summarize current scholarly research related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic affecting a chosen population.
    6. make connections between and apply theories from previous coursework and/or other disciplines to understand how different populations worldwide are impacted the HIV/AIDS epidemic.


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  • CHS 688 - Biodefense History, Policy, and Practice

    (3 units)
    Topics include the historical timeline of biological warfare and biodefense, biodetection and bioforensics, epidemics and biosurveillance, biothreat agents and the diseases they cause, regulatory policy, and the impact on global public health.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize the historical context of the threat from biological agents, the major impact of the Biological Weapons Convention, and list the potential outcomes on the public’s health and National Security.
    2. demonstrate a working knowledge of the major parts of the U.S. biodefense policy, current practice and emergency response using sound scientific information.
    3. document the complexity of guarding against and assessing the future threat from dual-use and DIY Bio biotechnologies.
    4. utilize current public health information sources to know the role of Public Health infrastructure in a robust biodefense system.
    5. explore the political and social issues that effected biodefense development through the centuries.
    6. analyze the relationship of biodefense and public health response to emerging infectious diseases.


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  • CHS 692 - Independent Study In HE

    (1 to 3 units)
    Guided research in health ecology that is of mutual interest to the student and faculty.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the section taken.
    2. describe factors that affect health of individuals and populations from an ecological perspective.
    3. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    4. discuss public health ethical considerations in the specific topic area of the section taken.


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  • CHS 695 - Special Problems in Public Health

    (1 to 3 units)
    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the section taken.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between strategies reported in the literature.
    3. describe factors that affect health of individuals and populations from an ecological perspective.
    4. discuss public health ethical considerations in the specific topic area of the section taken.


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  • CHS 700 - Research Methods for Public Health

    (3 units)
    Introduction to research design and methodology for public health.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe basic concepts of probability, random variation and commonly used statistical probability distributions.
    2. identify the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions.
    3. apply basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.
    4. Students will be able to apply basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g. the Public Health Code of Ethics, human rights framework, other moral theories) to issues of public health practice and policy.
    5. explain a definition of public health that captures the unique characteristics of the field (e.g., population-focused, community-oriented, prevention-motivated and rooted in social justice) and how these contribute to professional practice.
    6. compare between qualitative and quantitative methods in relation to their strengths, limitations, and appropriate uses, and emphases on reliability and validity.


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  • CHS 701 - Social and Behavioral Dimensions of Health

    (3 units)
    This course explores the role of cultural, behavioral and social dynamics in public health research, theory, and practice.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. assess population needs, assets and capacities that affect communities’ health.
    2. communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation.
    3. apply systems thinking tools to a public health issue.
    4. select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors.
    5. discuss multiple dimensions of the policy-making process, including the roles of ethics and evidence.
    6. apply principles of leadership, governance and management, which include creating a vision, empowering others, fostering collaboration and guiding decision making.
    7. discuss the means by which structural bias, social inequities and racism undermine health and create challenges to achieving health equity at organizational, community and societal levels.
    8. interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy or practice.
    9. select methods to evaluate public health programs.
    10. perform effectively on interprofessional teams.


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  • CHS 703 - Applied Health Data Analysis

    (3 units)
    Methods and software packages in Biostatistics typically used in epidemiological research and practice including data management and multiple regressions.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate preferred methodological alternatives to commonly used statistical methods when assumptions are not met.
    2. evaluate the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions.
    3. construct descriptive techniques commonly used to summarize public health data.
    4. Students will be able to decide common statistical methods for inference.
    5. compare results of statistical analyses found in public health studies.
    6. create written and oral presentations based on statistical analyses for both public health professionals and educated lay audiences.
    7. design data analysis using a statistical software package (SAS).
    8. analyze basic epidemiology measures.
    9. verify causal inference and hypothesis testing.
    10. judge random error and systematic error (bias).
    11. verify whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.


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  • CHS 704 - Grantwriting

    (3 units)
    Public health programs require funding and thus the knowledge and skills to successfully fund them. This course will guide students through the process of preparing grant proposals for funding public health programs and projects.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design the steps and procedures for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and interventions.
    2. justify the selection of critical stakeholders for the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health programs and interventions.
    3. develop public health programs responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the communities being served.
    4. demonstrate effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.


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  • CHS 705 - Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion

    (3 units)
    Using an ecological perspective, examine theories from multiple disciplines that shape research and practice in public health.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate basic theories, concepts and models from a range of social and behavioral disciplines that are used in public health research and practice.
    2. evaluate causes of social and behavioral factors that affect health of individuals and populations from an ecological perspective.
    3. justify the merits of social and behavioral science interventions & policies.
    4. develop effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.
    5. comprehend the basic concepts and skills involved in culturally appropriate community engagement and empowerment with diverse communities.
    6. comprehend the principles of community-based participatory research to improve health in diverse populations.
    7. identify situations where consideration of culture-specific needs resulted in a more effective modification or adaptation of a health intervention.


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  • CHS 706 - Social Epidemiology

    (3 units)
    Examines social influences on population health. Theoretical and methodological issues of social epidemiologic research will be explored.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions .
    3. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    4. construct and evaluate models for causal inference and demonstrate their practical application to epidemiologic data.
    5. demonstrate theoretical knowledge about the influence of diversity and social determinants on health.


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  • CHS 707 - Hiv/Aids Epidemiology

    (3 units)
    Methodological issues, HIV/AIDS surveillance, descriptive epidemiology, clinical trials, and prevention research will be explored.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in HIV/AIDS epidemiology.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in HIV/AIDS epidemiology.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 708 - Epidemiology II

    (3 units)
    Reinforcement of concepts and methods in the context of developing skills in general epidemiological research.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 712 ; CHS 780 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. debate the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions.
    2. recommend descriptive and inferential methodologies according to the type of study design for answering a particular research question.
    3. judge results of statistical analyses found in public health studies.
    4. evaluate data analysis using a statistical software package (SAS).
    5. judge basic epidemiology measures.
    6. evaluate causal inference and hypothesis testing.
    7. assess the purposes, strengths, and weaknesses of various study designs.
    8. verify random error and systematic error (bias).
    9. analyze whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.
    10. evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports.


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  • CHS 709 - Epidemiologic Research Design and Planning

    (3 units)
    Epidemiological concepts and methods in the context of developing skills in general epidemiological study design and proposal writing.

    Corequisite(s): CHS 712 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions.
    2. evaluate a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time, and place.
    3. assess basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.
    4. assess causal inference and hypothesis testing.
    5. analyze the purposes, strengths, and weaknesses of various study designs.
    6. investigate random error and systematic error (bias).
    7. investigate whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.
    8. develop effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional public health activities.
    9. develop the tasks necessary to assure that program/study implementation occurs as intended.
    10. develop a program budget with justification.
    11. compose goals, measurable objectives, related activities, and expected outcomes for a research proposal.


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  • CHS 710 - Grant Writing for Public Health

    (3 units)
    Develop and review National Institutes of Health research proposals including the technical and business components of a proposal (budgets, biosketch, human subjects’ application, and data sharing plan).

    Prerequisite(s): A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    4. examine ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
    5. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.


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  • CHS 711 - Community Engaged Research Approaches

    (3 units)
    Explores community engagement approaches in health research, program and intervention development to reduce health disparities and improve scientific understanding of complex problems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. evaluate appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    3. evaluate ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
    4. effectively evaluate research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret theoretical knowledge about the influence of diversity and social determinants on health.
    6. formulate the history, principles, goals or methods in health promotion.


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  • CHS 712 - Epidemiology in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of descriptive and analytic epidemiology with an emphasis on critical examination of current public health research.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe key sources of data for epidemiologic purposes.
    2. demonstrate the principles and limitations of public health screening programs.
    3. illustrate a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time, and place.
    4. explain the importance of epidemiology for informing scientific, ethical, economic and political discussion of health issues.
    5. describe the basic terminology and definitions of epidemiology.
    6. calculate basic epidemiology measures.
    7. summarize epidemiologic information for lay and professional audiences.
    8. apply causal inference and hypothesis testing.
    9. illustrate the purposes, strengths, and weaknesses of various study designs.
    10. illustrate random error and systematic error (bias).
    11. demonstrate whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.
    12. illustrate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports.


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  • CHS 713 - Epidemiology III

    (3 units)
    Designed to provide a theoretical foundation and the practical tools necessary for addressing challenges to causal inference in epidemiological research.

    Prerequisite(s): A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    3. analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
    4. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    5. construct and evaluate models for causal inference and demonstrate their practical application to epidemiologic data.


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  • CHS 714 - Critical Evaluation of Epidemiologic Research

    (3 units)
    Students will apply epidemiologic concepts they have learned in previous coursework to the critical evaluation of epidemiologic studies published in the literature.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 708 ; CHS 712 ; CHS 713 ; CHS 780 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically review published epidemiologic studies using structured and unstructured approaches.
    2. critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs with respect to a given research question.
    3. recognize methodological challenges in epidemiologic studies.
    4. identify threats to validity (selection bias, confounding, information bias) in specific study contexts and identify issues of internal validity versus external validity.
    5. demonstrate understanding of how Type 1 and Type 2 error influence interpretation of epidemiologic study results.


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  • CHS 715 - Strategic Leadership in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Theories and applications of contemporary management ideas to effectively lead health care organizations.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. role model transparency, integrity, and honesty in all actions.
    2. role model strategies, to motivate others for collaborative problem solving, decision-making, and evaluation.
    3. critique in writing or, if called upon, verbally his or her understanding of the implications that knowledge workers have for the contemporary workforce.


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  • CHS 717 - Applied Bayesian Statistics

    (3 units)
    Students will learn the basics of designing and carrying out Bayesian analyses and interpreting and communicating results through hands-on experience with real data and computer simulation methods.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 703 ; CHS 780 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts underlying the Bayesian approach to statistical thinking.
    2. use the Bayesian computing techniques for the practical application of Bayesian models to data analysis.
    3. critically evaluate scientific journal articles using Bayesian data analysis.


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  • CHS 718 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Public Health

    (3 units)
    This course is designed to advance students’ skill and knowledge of qualitative methodologies for addressing public health problems. 

    Prerequisite(s): MPH degree or CHS 700 ; CHS 780 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare and contrast different research perspectives and qualitative approaches to public health research.
    2. select and justify the appropriate approach to answer a research question.
    3. evaluate the methodological strength and weaknesses of public health studies employing qualitative methods.
    4. analyze and interpret qualitative data.
    5. produce qualitative reports for various audiences (e.g., lay, scientific).


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  • CHS 719 - Advanced Research Methods in Social and Behavioral Science

    (3 units)
    The course will further develop research skills obtained in basic research methods courses. Students will learn about complex social and behavioral research problems and the research methods available to address the problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Doctoral student standing in the School of Community Health Sciences.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
    3. evaluate, justify and implement appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    4. examine ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
    5. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    6. examine appropriate sampling strategies.
    7. examine psychometric properties of health surveys.


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  • CHS 720 - Health Program Planning

    (3 units)
    Demonstrate planning frameworks for systematically applying the social and behavioral sciences to funding and developing programs or interventions for the solution of public health problems. 

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. justify the selection of critical stakeholders for the planning and implementation of public health programs, policies and interventions.
    2. design the steps and procedures for the planning and implementation of public health programs, policies and interventions.
    3. apply evidence-based approaches in the development of social and behavioral science interventions.
    4. apply ethical principles to public health program planning and implementation.
    5. apply theory and strategy-based communication principles across different settings and audiences.
    6. develop effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.
    7. differentiate between linguistic competence, cultural competency, and health literacy in public health practice.
    8. develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the communities being served.
    9. distinguish the tasks necessary to assure that program implementation occurs as intended.
    10. create goals, measurable objectives, related activities, and expected outcomes for a public health program.
    11. assess individual, organizational, and community concerns and resources for public health programs.


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  • CHS 721 - Program Evaluation in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Focuses on planning useful public health program evaluations. Emphasizes strategies and techniques for evaluating health promotion programs.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. justify the selection of critical stakeholders for the planning and implementation of public health programs, policies and interventions.
    2. evaluate the steps and procedures for the planning and implementation of public health programs, policies and interventions.
    3. assess the merits of social and behavioral science interventions and policies.
    4. propose evidence-based approaches in the development of social and behavioral science interventions.
    5. assess ethical principles to public health program planning and implementation.
    6. develop effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.


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  • CHS 722 - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases

    (3 units)
    Epidemiological methods used in the research, identification, prevention, and control of chronic diseases.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Chronic Disease Epidemiology.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Chronic Disease Epidemiology.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 723 - Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

    (3 units)
    Epidemiological methods used in the research, identification, prevention, and control of infectious diseases.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Infectious Disease Epidemiology.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Infectious Disease Epidemiology.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 724 - Environmental Epidemiology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to environmental epidemiology, emphasizing the impact of environmental factors on human disease and the epidemiological research methodology typically used.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Environmental Epidemiology.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Environmental Epidemiology.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 725 - Health and the Environment

    (3 units)
    Focuses on health and wellness relationships, ranging from the individual to the global, with emphasis on the environment and its impact on human health.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. compare the direct and indirect human, ecological and safety effects of major environmental and occupational agents.
    2. describe genetic, physiologic and psychosocial factors that affect susceptibility to adverse health outcomes following exposure to environmental hazards.
    3. explain federal and state regulatory programs, guidelines and authorities that control environmental health issues.
    4. describe approaches for assessing, preventing and controlling environmental hazards that pose risks to human health and safety.
    5. explain the general mechanisms of toxicity in eliciting a toxic response to various environmental exposures.
    6. review various risk management and risk communication approaches in relation to issues of environmental justice and equity.


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  • CHS 726 - Biopsychosocial Foundations of Health

    (3 units)
    Examine the biopsychosocial model (biological, psychological, and social factors) and how they interact in a complex manner to impact individual health, public health outcomes, health policy, and health care.

    Prerequisite(s): A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish how each of the three spheres of influence in the biopsychosocial model influence health, illness, and health care.
    2. evaluate how this model can be used to examine public health issues.
    3. analyze the interaction of the various spheres within the context of health, illness, and health care.
    4. estimate a variety of health concepts according to the biopsychosocial model.
    5. formulate policy and program ideas related to addressing the intricate relationships that lead to public health problems.
    6. hypothesize research ideas that user the biopsychosocial model as the basis of both problem identification and solution development.


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  • CHS 727 - Health Policy Approaches to Health Behavior

    (3 units)
    This purpose of this course is to examine policy initiatives that affect population-level health behaviors and related health outcomes.

    Prerequisite(s): Doctoral student standing in the School of Community Health Sciences.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate scientific literature.
    2. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    3. interpret, evaluate and synthesize the effects of health policy on health behavior and related outcomes.
    4. demonstrate substantive knowledge regarding the influence of social inequalities on health disparities.
    5. demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach by integrating an outside academic area into scholarly work.


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  • CHS 728 - Dissemination and Implementation Science

    (3 units)
    This course provides an introduction to dissemination and implementation science. Topics include the importance of D&I science, designs, methods, measures, and tools for D&I research and practice.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
    3. evaluate, justify, and implement appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. critically evaluate, justify, and implement appropriate theory for dissemination and implementation science.


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  • CHS 730 - Biomarkers of Human Disease

    (3 units)
    Theoretical concepts and practical issues in conducting research involving biomarkers in human exposure studies as well as in disease detection.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions .
    3. construct and evaluate models for causal inference and demonstrate their practical application to epidemiologic data.
    4. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.
    5. apply biological and molecular concepts into epidemiologic research design.


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  • CHS 731 - Advanced Evaluation in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Provides students with advanced knowledge of and skills in evaluation research for public health programs and interventions.

    Prerequisite(s): A master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate appropriate selection and justification of research design for evaluation.
    2. develop and deliver a presentation on an evaluation topic in a manner that facilitates learning.
    3. critique evaluation methodology as described in the research literature.
    4. explain and critique evaluation methodology of an evaluation plan, report, or grant proposal.


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  • CHS 732 - Mixed Methods Research in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Explores the application of mixed methods research in public health, including methods for collecting, analyzing, integrating, and reporting mixed methods data.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 718 ; CHS 745 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature
    2. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance knolwedge
    3. evaluate, justify, and implement appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions
    4. effectively communicate research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations


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  • CHS 738 - Public Health and Aging

    (3 units)
    Develop understanding of the public health needs of seniors in the United States. Topics will emphasize aging processes, health issues, financing, and public health policy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the public health paradigm to aging.
    2. compare and contrast aging as a population-level and individual-level process.
    3. identify clinical, social, and environmental factors for maximizing physical, social, and psychological functioning in later life.
    4. articulate how aging is a life span process and how the first 50 years matter for health risks in the second 50 years of life.
    5. discuss the potential for public health to positively impact the future of our aging population.
    6. sharpen their skills for clearly, cogently, and succinctly expressing ideas in writing and orally.


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  • CHS 739 - Cancer Epidemiology

    (3 units)
    Fundamental concepts of cancer epidemiology including descriptive epidemiology carcinogenesis, incidence and mortality, site-specific risk factors and cancer control and prevention.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Cancer Epidemiology.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Cancer Epidemiology.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 740 - Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases

    (3 units)
    Epidemiological methods used in the research, identification, prevention, and control of cardiovascular diseases.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 741 - Methods in Health Policy Analysis

    (3 units)
    Understanding the process of making and structuring health policy as well as development of practical skills such as policy development, monitoring, and evaluation.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.
    2. distinguish the main components of the policy process as it applies to improving population health outcomes.
    3. utilize aspects of program planning, development, economic evaluation, management, collaboration, and evaluation to develop a comprehensive policy analysis..
    4. illustrate the basic policy process for improving the health status of the population.
    5. assess collaborative aspects of policy development and develop plans for systems?level implementation of these collaborations.
    6. analyze evidenced-base by understanding statistical analyses with which to applying decision-making.
    7. illustrate the effects of political, social and economic policies on public health systems at the local, state, national and international levels.


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  • CHS 743 - Advanced Seminar: Health Policy and Politics

    (3 units)
    Intensive study of issues of health policy and politics.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the legal and ethical bases for public health and health services.
    2. communicate health policy and management issues using appropriate channels and information system technologies.
    3. distinguish the main components of the policy process as it applies to improving population health outcomes.
    4. utilize aspects of program planning, development, economic evaluation, management, collaboration, and evaluation to develop a comprehensive policy analysis.
    5. assess collaborative aspects of policy development and develop plans for systems-level implementation of these collaborations.
    6. analyze evidenced-base by understanding statistical analyses with which to applying decision-making.


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  • CHS 745 - Advanced Survey Methods in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Designed to advanced students’ skill and knowledge of survey methodologies for addressing public health problems.

    Prerequisite(s): A Master of Public Health or related degree.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
    2. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    3. apply the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
    6. formulate appropriate sampling strategies.
    7. design, implement, and evaluate psychometric properties of health surveys.


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  • CHS 746 - Cultural Diversity Issues in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Examine various world views and their impact on public health issues. Topics will include varying environmental perceptions, language and culture, and perspectives of disenfranchised populations.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the roles of, history, power, privilege and structural inequality in producing health disparities.
    2. explain how professional ethics and practices relate to equity and accountability in diverse community settings.
    3. explain why cultural competence alone cannot address health disparity.
    4. discuss the importance and characteristics of a sustainable diverse public health workforce.
    5. differentiate among availability, acceptability, and accessibility of health care across diverse populations.
    6. differentiate between linguistic competence, cultural competency, and health literacy in public health practice.
    7. cite examples of situations where consideration of culture-specific needs resulted in a more effective modification or adaptation of a health intervention.
    8. develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the communities being served.


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  • CHS 747 - Applied Research Methods in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Practical skills in collecting and examining public health data, designing and executing studies in diverse populations.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 700 ; CHS 712 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply descriptive techniques commonly used to summarize public health data.
    2. apply common statistical methods for inference.
    3. develop methods and study designs to answer a particular research question.
    4. demonstrate leadership skills for building partnerships.
    5. collect, manage and organize data to produce information for different audiences.
    6. evaluate situations where consideration of culture-specific needs resulted in a more effective modification or adaptation of a health intervention.
    7. develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the communities being served.


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  • CHS 748 - Epidemiologic Surveillance

    (3 units)
    Methods and practice of epidemiologic surveillance including theory, practice, field work and computer software application.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Epidemiology Surveillance.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Epidemiology Surveillance.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. apply ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.


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  • CHS 749 - Outbreak Investigation

    (3 units)
    Outbreak investigation process, exercises, reportable and exotic diseases, and cluster of health events with emphasis on transmission or exposure to environmental hazards are discussed.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the history, principals, goals, and methods used in Outbreak Investigations.
    2. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions in Outbreak Investigations.
    4. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    5. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    6. examine biologic models of disease etiololgy.


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  • CHS 750 - Advanced Theory in Health Promotions

    (3 units)
    Introduces students to advanced theory regarding concepts of health behavior, health behavior change, and health outcomes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. discuss the social context and social correlates of health behavior.
    2. consider or implement theoretically-based strategies in each stage of the health promotion program process.
    3. discuss the measurement and manipulation of theory constructs in the major individual and small group health behavior theories.
    4. apply multiple theories and theory-based strategies in health behavior intervention programs.
    5. evaluate theoretically-based health promotion programs.
    6. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    7. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
    8. examine and evaluate theoretical knowledge about the influence of diversity and social determinants on health.
    9. evaluate psychometric properties of health surveys.


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  • CHS 753 - Health Informatics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the use of information and information technology in public health and health services.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. justify descriptive techniques commonly used to summarize public health data.
    2. verify basic informatics techniques with vital statistics and public health records in the description of public health characteristics and in public health research and evaluation.
    3. develop written and oral presentations based on statistical analyses for both public health professionals and educated lay audiences.
    4. Students will be able to apply data analysis using a statistical software package (SAS).
    5. evaluate key sources of data for epidemiologic purposes.
    6. distinguish a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time, and place.
    7. compare basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.
    8. apply basic epidemiology measures.
    9. describe how the public health information infrastructure is used to collect, process, maintain, and disseminate data.
    10. explain the influences of social, organizational and individual factors on the use of information technology end users.
    11. evaluate legal and ethical principles to the use of information technology and resources in public health settings.
    12. Students will be able to explain collaboration with communication and informatics specialists in the process of design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
    13. Students will able to analyze information technology to access, evaluate, and interpret public health data.
    14. Students will be able to investigate informatics methods and resources as strategic tools to promote public health.
    15. Students will be able to describe how informatics and communication methods can be used to advocate for community public health programs and policies.


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  • CHS 754 - Health Informatics Methods

    (3 units)
    Providing students with knowledge and practical skills in public health informatics, focusing on preparing, designing, developing and implementing health information systems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze the different methodological consideration and approaches when design and develop a health information system.
    2. apply information technology to access, evaluate, and interpret public health data.
    3. evaluate and apply basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.
    4. apply the statistical software package (SAS) and MS-ACCESS to develop and manage health data systems.


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  • CHS 755 - Health Policy and Administration

    (3 units)
    US Health Care System; health policies which drive organization, financing of services, the under-served, the workforce; cost, quality, ethics, and global solutions issues; the Affordable Care Act of 2010, other health reform proposals.

    Prerequisite(s): MPH student.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the main components and issues of the organization, financing and delivery of health services and public health systems in the US and other countries.
    2. describe the legal and ethical bases for public health and health services.
    3. illustrate the basic policy process for improving the health status of populations.
    4. explain quality and performance improvement concepts to address organizational performance issues.
    5. apply “systems thinking” for resolving organizational problems.
    6. communicate health policy and management issues using appropriate channels and technologies.
    7. evaluate policies for their impact on public health and health equity.


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  • CHS 756 - Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Health Services

    (3 units)
    Investigates the impact that individuals, groups, structure, and leadership have on behavior within organizations. Application of this knowledge is used for advancing the effectiveness of health services.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 755.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. assess quality and performance improvement concepts to address organizational performance issues.
    2. propose “systems thinking” for resolving organizational problems.
    3. prescribe the importance and characteristics of a sustainable diverse public health workforce.
    4. role model leadership traits of transparency, integrity, and honesty in all actions.
    5. role model strategies, to motivate others for collaborative problem solving, decision-making, and evaluation.
    6. critique in writing or, if called upon, verbally his or her understanding of the implications that knowledge workers have for the contemporary workforce.


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  • CHS 758 - Information Systems in Health Services Management

    (3 units)
    Investigates management information systems in health administration/clinical services. Includes electronic medical records, clinical information systems, management and decision-making technologies.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply “systems thinking” for resolving organizational problems.
    2. assess health policy and management issues using appropriate channels and information system technologies.
    3. compare influences of social, organizational and individual factors on the use of information technology by administrative and clinical end users.
    4. relate with users of communication and informatics specialists in the process of design, implementation, and evaluation of health services programs.
    5. appraise information technology for Quality Improvement to assess, evaluate, and interpret health services and patient data.
    6. justify informatics methods and resources as strategic tools to assist communities in understanding health services.
    7. identify informatics and communication methods for Quality Improvement of health services.


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  • CHS 759 - Health Services Finance

    (3 units)
    This course introduces interested students to Health Services Finance.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 755.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate the importance of healthcare finance and evaluate the role it plays in the health services system environment and the current health care reform.
    2. demonstrate basic accounting concepts and a working knowledge of financial reporting.
    3. demonstrate basic knowledge of capital budgeting and project risk assessments.
    4. analyze how healthcare entities are paid and remain profitable.
    5. demonstrate an understanding of how financial analysis and tools are used to develop a business plan in support of the mission and goals of a healthcare organization.


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  • CHS 761 - Public Health Law

    (3 units)
    Examination of U.S. legal system and basis for public health laws concerning regulation, social welfare, privacy, government powers, environmental health and safety, and abuse.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. assess the legal and ethical basis for public health and health services.
    2. apply basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g. the Public Health Code of Ethics, human rights framework, other moral theories) to issues of public health practice and policy.
    3. analyze the potential impacts of legal and regulatory environments on the conduct of ethical public health research and practice.
    4. distinguish methods of ensuring community health safety and preparedness through review and analysis of public health law.
    5. demonstrate leadership skills for building partnerships that are necessary for the creation and application of public health law and policy.


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  • CHS 766 - Public Health Data Programming

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the SAS and R statistical software applications. Hands on computer lab sections provide students skills and first-hand experience in public health data analysis and data management.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply first hand skills and experience gained in public health data management, analysis and reporting through lab sessions of on SAS and R Programing.
    2. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS/R.
    3. conduct a variety of analyses to solve real problems and interpret results.


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  • CHS 780 - Biostatistics in Public Health

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the underlying principles of biostatistics and a variety of statistical applications in public health research.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the roles biostatistics serves in the discipline of public health.
    2. apply basic concepts of probability, random variation and commonly used statistical probability distributions.
    3. illustrate preferred methodological alternatives to commonly used statistical methods when assumptions are not met.
    4. calculate descriptive techniques commonly used to summarize public health data.
    5. apply common statistical methods for inference.
    6. calculate basic epidemiology measures.
    7. apply causal inference and hypothesis testing.
    8. calculate random error and systematic error (bias).
    9. describe whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.


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  • CHS 782 - Analysis of Categorical Data

    (3 units)
    Introduction to theory and methods for the analysis of categorical data including analysis of contingency tables, chi-square and exact tests and logistic models.

    Prerequisite(s): graduate standing; “A” in CHS 703 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions .
    2. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
    3. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    4. defend analytical models and the results from statistical analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.
    5. justify and apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.


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  • CHS 784 - Conduct and Analysis of Clinical Trials

    (3 units)
    Issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of survival studies and randomized controlled trials of health interventions.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    2. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
    3. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    4. defend analytical models and the results from statistical analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.
    5. justify and apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.


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  • CHS 786 - Biostatistical Analysis in Cohort Studies

    (3 units)
    Principles and methods of biostatistics in cohort studies.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 703 ; CHS 780 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    2. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
    3. interpret results from statistical analyses of epidemiologic studies.
    4. Students will be able to defend analytical models and the results from statistical analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.
    5. justify and apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.


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  • CHS 788 - Data Science and Statistical Computation in Public Health

    (3 units)
    An introductory-level course in statistical learning and data mining. This course will cover a basic concept of data mining and techniques used in data mining. Students will learn the general concepts of computation statistics with public health application.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 780 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    2. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS/R.
    3. defend analytical models and the results from statistical inferences to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.
    4. justify and apply statistical theory and methodology in public health and medical research.


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  • CHS 791 - Seminar in Public Health

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intensive study and discussion of selected areas in health ecology.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. examine ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
    3. effectively defend research methodology and findings through concise scientific writing and oral presentations.
    4. manage and analyze data using classic and modern approaches appropriate for various study designs using software packages such as SAS, R, STATA, SPlus, and WinBUGS.
    5. demonstrate theoretical knowledge about the influence of diversity and social determinants on health.


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  • CHS 793 - Readings in Public Health

    (1 to 3 units)
    Recent professional literature in public health.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 9

    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area of the section taken.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between strategies reported in the literature.
    3. describe factors that affect health of individuals and populations from an ecological perspective.
    4. discuss public health ethical considerations in the specific topic area of the section taken.


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  • CHS 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature in the specific topic area.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between strategies reported in the literature.
    3. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    4. demonstrate the ability to organize and write summary and background sections of a proposal through extensive readings of the primary literature, instruction, discussion, and analysis.


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  • CHS 796 - MPH Capstone

    (1 to 3 units)
    MPH professional paper, final presentation and professional development. Required of all MPH students. This course is crosslisted with MED 695 for medical students.

    Prerequisite(s): CHS 798 .

    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize epidemiologic information for lay and professional audiences.
    2. develop effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.
    3. apply basic principles of ethical analysis (e.g. the Public Health Code of Ethics, human rights framework, other moral theories) to issues of public health practice and policy.
    4. apply evidence-based principles and scientific knowledge base to critical evaluation and decision-making in public health.
    5. assess determinants of health and disease using an ecological framework.
    6. apply a definition of public health that captures the unique characteristics of the field (e.g., population-focused, community-oriented, prevention-motivated and rooted in social justice) and how these contribute to professional practice.
    7. propose a commitment to lifelong learning and professional service including active participation in professional organizations.


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  • CHS 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between strategies reported in the literature.
    2. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    3. develop concise research proposals.
    4. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    5. discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    6. communicate and defend the results of the thesis research in writing and in oral presentation.
    7. articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship, and principles of intellectual property.


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  • CHS 798 - Field Studies in Public Health

    (1 to 6 units)
    Supervised field experience in health and wellness settings.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional and public health activities.
    2. demonstrate team building, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
    3. demonstrate the importance of working collaboratively with diverse communities and constituencies (e.g. researchers, practitioners, agencies and organizations).


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  • CHS 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. critically evaluate and synthesize scientific literature.
    2. develop original research hypotheses and research questions that will advance public health knowledge.
    3. evaluate, justify, and apply appropriate methodological and analytical approaches to address public health research questions.
    4. examine ethical principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of public health data.
    5. defend analytical models and the results from statistical analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral presentations.


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  • CHS 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only. 

    Grading Basis: S/U only
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Computer Engineering
  

  • CPE 201 - Digital Design

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of digital design. Topics include: number bases, binary arithmetic, Boolean logic, minimizations, combinational and sequential circuits, registers, counters, memory, programmable logic devices, register transfer.

    Prerequisite(s): CS 135  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex computing or engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CPE 301 - Embedded Systems Design

    (3 units)
    Embedded systems design and applications. Field Programmable gate arrays, microcontroller architecture, memory and I/O decoding, timers, interrupt systems, analog to digital converters.

    Prerequisite(s): CPE 201  with a “C” or better; CSE majors/minors: CS 219  with a “C” or better; EBME majors: EE 291 .

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts, with a range of audiences.
    2. recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in engineering and computing practice based on legal and ethical principles, considering the impact of solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CPE 400 - Computer Communication Networks

    (3 units)
    ISO model, protocol layers, circuit/packet switching, sockets, reliable transport, congestion control, routing, addressing, switching, multiple access, error correction, coding, and digital modulation.

    Corequisite(s): CS 446 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in engineering and computing practice based on legal and ethical principles, considering the impact of solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CPE 401 - Computer Network Systems

    (3 units)
    Packet switching, routing, congestion control, network layer, internet, transport layer, sessions, FTP, telnet, rlogin, SMTP, NFS, NetBIOS, WWW, security, data compression.

    Prerequisite(s): CPE 400 ; CS 365 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex computing or engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in engineering and computing practice based on legal and ethical principles, considering the impact of solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CPE 406 - Real Time Computing Systems

    (3 units)
    Principles of real time computing with applications to process control and laboratory data acquisition. Introduction to real time languages and operating systems. A number of computing projects are to be completed for credit using laboratory hardware and software.

    Prerequisite(s): CPE 301 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex computing or engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CPE 411 - Digital Computer Architecture and Design

    (3 units)
    Fundamental principles of computer architecture and organization. Topics include performance evaluation, memory, input/output, computer arithmetic, instruction sets, processors, RISC, superscalar architectures, control unit.

    Prerequisite(s): CPE 301 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design, implement, and evaluate a computing or engineering solution to meet a given set of requirements, with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts, with a range of audiences.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CPE 470 - Autonomous Mobile Robots

    (3 units)
    Design, implementation and programming of autonomous mobile robots; sensors, effectors, basic control theory, fundamental elements of mobile robot control, introduction to advanced topics, illustrations of state-of-the-art. Teamwork: final project tested in a robot contest.

    Prerequisite(s): CS 302  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex computing or engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. design, implement, and evaluate a computing or engineering solution to meet a given set of requirements, with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting objectives.


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  • CPE 471 - Advanced Robotics

    (3 units)
    Study and apply research methods commonly used in mobile robotics research. Understand robotic sensing, localization, navigation, perception, and control. Advanced topics in multi-robot systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CS 302  with a “C” or better; STAT 352  or STAT 461 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
    2. design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the programʼs discipline.
    3. apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.


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  • CPE 481 - Embedded Games Development

    (3 units)
    Computer game development with emphasis on embedded systems and game consoles with fixed resources. Evolution of video display, computer sound, and game i/o technologies.

    Prerequisite(s): CPE 301 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex computing or engineering problems by applying principles of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. design, implement, and evaluate a computing or engineering solution to meet a given set of requirements, with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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