GGIS 439

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Credit: 3 hours.

Students use spatial technologies and data to address issues of health. Topics include disease outbreak surveillance and response, environmental factors such as climate and socio-economic context, and the medical and other data needed to spatial analysis of health information. Application-based learning and class lectures are complemented by readings, guest lectures and class discussions. Geographic information system and global positioning system use is covered with examples drawn from public and veterinary health.

Same as PATH 439. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: An introductory statistics course such as ACE 261, HK 209, ECON 202, SOC 280 or equivalent.

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