HLTH 482
Medical Geography
Public Health
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Understanding how geographic locations influence health outcomes. Learning to identify geographic patterns of health and disease as a tool to improve overall understanding of disease etiology and development of effective prevention and control strategies. The course utilizes geographic information systems (GIS) to meet these goals. No prior experience with the software is required.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
Hlth 447
Title
Location and Geographic Questions
Learning Outcome
Understand how location influences health, and how asking geographic questions of health data can lead to improved disease prevention.
Title
Spatial Epidemiology Data
Learning Outcome
Understand how we can use spatial epidemiology data to better understand etiologies and develop effective prevention methods.
Title
Basic Spatial Statistics
Learning Outcome
Describe the procedures used in basic spatial statistics.
Title
Health Maps
Learning Outcome
Independently create health maps using ESRI ArcMap software.
