304646 (v.1) Environmental Health Information Technology 102

Area:

School of Public Health

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Advanced data search and communication skills, advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills, introduction to survey design and questionnaires, introduction to SPSS (Statistics Package for Social Sciences), Epi-Info, tele and video conferencing.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - Advanced computing skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Advanced database search & communication skills. Introductory skills in questionnaire and survey design. Introductory skills in SPSS (statistical software program). Introductory skills in Endnote (referencing software program). Introductory knowledge of Tele and video conferencing. Introductory skills in Epi Info (outbreak analysis software program).

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Green L. and Ottoson J., (1999), Community and Population Health, NY, McGraw Hill.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 26%, Exercises (4) 24%, Class Test (final week) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y