Application of GIS in Environmental Health Science
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Overview
Subject area
EHS
Catalog Number
432
Course Title
Application of GIS in Environmental Health Science
Department(s)
Description
Basic principles and potential benefits of Geographical Information System(GIS) in environmental health sciences. Application of GIS to understand the complex spatio-temporal relationships between environmental pollution and disease and identifying exposures to environmental hazards in high-risk populations for an effective environmental and public health management program. Explanation of disease patterns in terms of relationships with social, institutional, technological, and natural environments using GIS analysis.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
4
Name
Lecture
Hours
2
Requisites
023586