INFO 500(2) Principles of Public Health Informatics I:In the emerging field of public health informatics, this course defines PHI as the application of information systems and technology to public health practice and research. .
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INFO 501 (2) Principles of Public Health Informatics II:Provides an overview of some of the major areas in which information systems are used in public health. Discusses the opportunities presented and challenges faced in the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of these systems.
INFO 503 (2) Management Principles for Informatics:The purpose of this course is to allow students to gain understanding of multiple dimensions to management related to provision of information services. At the end of this course, students should be able to evaluate and justify information technology investments, evaluate the utility of alternative information system delivery modes, and plan strategically for future information system development
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INFO 510 (3) Database Management Systems:Provides an overview of the concepts relevant to the effective use of data, information, and knowledge tools to build, manage, merge, retrieve, and analyze public health data.
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INFO 511 (3)Analytics:Prerequisite: BIOS 500 and BIOS 501. The goal of the course is to learn the fundamentals of data analytics and the data analytic pipeline by accessing and cleaning data from a variety of sources including traditional relational databases (electronic medical health records and data warehouses) and Excel spreadsheets. We will apply statistical methods, regression techniques, and machine learning algorithms to make sense out of data sets both large and small. We will learn what analyses are possible given a particular data set including the inherent limitations. Students will fluently communicate the results and implications of data analyses to a non-technical audience.
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INFO 530 (2) Geographic Information Systems:Introduces the use of geographic information systems (GISs) in the analysis of public health data. Addresses basic GIS operations such as buffering, layering, and spatial queries, and develops GIS skills through homework and case studies. Addresses introductory cartography and basic statistical aspects of spatial analysis.
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INFO 560R (VC) Current Topics in Public Health Informatics: A faculty member offers a new course on a current topic of interest to both master's and doctoral students.
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INFO 591J (3) Artificial Intelligence:Prerequisites: INFO 510. Provides a continuation of the concepts relevant to the effective use of data, information, and knowledge tools to build, manage, merge, retrieve, and analyze public health data.
INFO 595R (0) Practicum: Enables students to apply skills and knowledge through a supervised field training experience in a public health setting that complements the student's interests and career goals. Must meet RSPH guidelines and have departmental approval.
INFO 597R (VC) Directed Study:Provides an in-depth exposure to specific topics not covered in regular courses, such as statistical genetics and specialized experimental designs.
INFO 598R (VC) Special Projects:Involves intern-like participation on specific scholarly, research, or developmental projects that expose students to the role of the statistical consultant or collaborator in a variety of research settings.