EHSM 351 - Models in Environmental and Public Health

4 Credit(s)

This course will use a case study approach to improve students’ (1) understanding of models used in environmental health research and management, and (2) quantitative skills in data analysis, visualization, interpretation, and modeling using epidemiological, economic, and spatially structured environmental data. Core examples will include constructing and interpreting mathematical models of infectious disease epidemics using Excel, MatLab, ArcGIS, and R. Students will develop skills in using deterministic and stochastic models, compartmental models, and individual-based models. The course will also explore the biostatistical analysis of public health data with examples using more advanced statistical methods such as logistic regression, survival analysis, and models of environmental risk. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours computer laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): EHSM 151, EHSM 152 and ENVR 299 or permission of instructor