Place and Health

Catalog description

This course focuses on providing information and working knowledge to public health officers, healthcare professionals, and researchers. It incorporates the basic understanding and application of GIS to analyzing and addressing public health issues. It is intended for graduate level students and will provide information and experience to understand the basic concepts, language, and methodologies of GIS as it relates to the public health arena. This course will provide a platform of knowledge and experience from which informed decisions concerning GIS, public health studies, and designs can be made. This is a culminating experience in public health and GIS training.