GIS Analysis of Public Health

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: GEOG 316 / REPL 316 or GEOG 417 Description: Employs GIS-based public health analysis methods that are employed to understand the distribution and nature of public health problems, health disparities and access to health care services, and potential location-based strategies or interventions. Demonstrates knowledge of cartographic and spatial analyses and how they are used in the field of Public Health. Explores typical spatial public health analysis techniques, as well as demonstrates the ability to select appropriate data and analytical methods to implement GIS-based analyses.