Public Health Surveillance: From Data Collection to Communication

Catalog description

This is an applied public health surveillance course, crossing the full continuum from data collection, to statistical analysis and interpretation, to effective communication and dissemination. Students will build on the foundational understanding of different surveillance systems (from PUBH 301 ) and learn how to practically design, implement, evaluate, communicate and disseminate surveillance information related to monitoring public health-related behaviors and outcomes at a population level. Through case studies and hands-on activities, students will use existing data from different surveillance systems to analyze the data, and interpretation the findings. In addition, students will develop the skills necessary for data visualization to effectively communicate findings to public health professionals, policymakers, and the general public. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with foundational skills to conducting, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating surveillance studies.