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

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

Course Schedule