Public Health Data Visualization and Reporting

Catalog description

This course is designed to navigate the intersection of public health data, visual communication, and ethical representation, focusing on creating impactful visuals that cater to diverse audiences including patients, healthcare providers, policymakers, and the broader community. It emphasizes the ethical considerations in data visualization, tackling potential biases, and ensuring visuals are both informative and accessible. Through practical applications, students will learn to craft infographics, community health maps, dashboards, and effective manuscript tables, all while understanding the unique needs of different user groups. The course will explore advanced visualization techniques like heatmaps, interaction visuals, and temporal data displays, equipping students with the skills to present complex health data.