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CHS 733 - GIS and Spatial Analysis in Public Health

(1 unit)
A practical introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis in public health focusing on applications and drawing on a range of examples, including vector-borne and infectious diseases and non-infectious conditions. The range of spatial methodologies and GIS techniques used in public health today are covered in a manner that gives direct comparison of the various techniques and helps to demonstrate their comparative strengths and weaknesses.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to measure the spatial and temporal clustering of disease.
2. identify factors associated with the spatial distribution of disease.
3. use GIS to investigate public health resources and access to health care.


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