GEOG 5580 - Advanced GIS Methods in Health

3 hours

Focuses on the application of spatial analysis and geographic information system (GIS) methods in public health. Disease mapping methods including kernel density estimation and other geostatistical approaches; cluster detection methods; location modeling approaches for evaluating placement of facilities; the spatial analysis of environmental risk factors; and GIS approaches in public health surveillance.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $11.10