601.931.86
Spatial Analysis Lab 1
Location
Internet
Term
4th Term
Department
MAS Office
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Spatial Analysis for Public Health (601.731.86), Spatial Data Technologies for Mapping (601.732.86), Introduction to Epidemiology (600.701.86). Prior or concurrent enrollment in Public Health Statistics 1 (600.711.86).
Expands on GIS concepts and skills previously learned with more hands-on practice with epidemiological applications. Focuses on translating an epidemiological problem or getting into a set of spatial objectives that align with our spatial science paradigm. Surveys and summarizes the literature on spatial applications in public health. Prepares students to design a protocol to help identify a public health problem and accompanying data for their MAS Integrative Activity.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Perform a GIS-based analysis appropriate for investigating a specific epidemiological research question
- Communicate the limitations of a GIS-based analysis in both epidemiological and biostatistical terms
- Summarize the literature to gain an understanding of the wide-ranging use of spatial science in public health applications
- Design a protocol for identifying potential projects to be used for their MAS Integrative Activity
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 40% Problem sets
- 40% Journal Reviews
- 20% Integrative Activity Protocol
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to students enrolled in the MAS in Spatial Analysis Program