SPHU 3020 Knowledge and Information in the Practice of Public Health

SPHU 3020 Knowledge and Information in the Practice of Public Health
Knowledge and Information in the Practice of Public Health
This course provides an overview of how data, information and knowledge are acquired and applied to public health problems. The philosophy of scientific inquiry and systems approaches to problem solving are covered. The course describes the methods by which data are collected, analyzed and applied to public health planning, as well as the measures and statistical tools necessary to assess the importance of public health problems. Students learn to understand and evaluate scientific publications on public health topics.
credit hours: 3