DIGA607 Public Health Analytics (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): DIGA605  or equivalent or consent of program director
This course explores the role of location analytics and its impact in public health to address and explore health-related issues and their geo-centered relationships. Course discussions focus on understanding tabular and spatial data, as well as organizational data strategies organizations can follow for improved awareness of public health needs and analytics. Applications may include patient care location-based information, demographics, industry effectiveness in reaching populations in need, insurance, community planning, competition of resources, etc. The course utilizes processes, software, and data requirements necessary to implement technology-based analytics.

Upon completion of the course students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Apply knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts of health data to leverage locational intelligence.
2. Articulate the role of data and demographics used in decision-making.
3. Analyze visual and spatial patterns using statistics and spatial data.
4. Implement technical strategies to apply data in various applications related to the health industry.