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Curriculum
PUB HLTH 301 Behavior, Society and Health (1)
Spring 2008 Syllabus 
The interplay of social structure, technology, culture, and demography
on patterns of health, illness, and health behavior. Application
of theories of behavioral change for solving public health problems,
including stages of change, relapse prevention, social advertising,
and social marketing methods for use in primary care and community
settings.
PUB HLTH 302 Introduction to Biostatistics (1)
Summer 2008
Syllabus
The course focuses on the understanding of the concepts of descriptive
and inferential statistics and the application of statistical methods
in the medical and health fields. The topics include descriptive
statistics, basic probability concepts, probability distributions,
estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression.
PUB HLTH 303 Environmental Health Sciences (1)
Summer 2008 Syllabus
The course offers a broad background introduction to the analysis
of the health consequences of exposure to air, weather, food, the
work place, and other special environments contaminated by biologic,
chemical, and physical agents. This course is designed for
the environmental non-specialist and is the usual way to meet the
environmental health requirement for all professional masters degree
students.
PUB HLTH 304 Introduction to Epidemiology (1)
Winter 2008 Syllabus
Introduction to epidemiology and its uses. Measures of disease
occurrence, common sources and types of data, important study designs
and sources of error in epidemiologic studies, and epidemiologic
methods. (The Medical School course MDM-2 may be substituted for
this course.)
PUB HLTH 310-315 Topics in Public Health Courses
This is a series of seminars that is required of all Public
Health students. Each Public Health student is required to participate
in a seminar every quarter for each of the two years of the program,
hence 6 one-quarter courses. The student gets one unit of credit
for each year. To accomplish this, the courses 310 and 311 are taken
for no credit in the Fall and Winter of the first year, and 312
is taken for one unit of credit in the Spring. Similarly for 313-315.
PUB HLTH 310 Topics in Public Health I (0) or
PUB HLTH 313 Topics in Public Health IV (0)
Fall 2007 Syllabus
Possible topics: exploration of topics in public health focusing
on the health of the population of Chicago; global health;
health disparities, cultural competency and community-based participatory
research.
PUB HLTH 311 Topics in Public Health II (0) or PUB HLTH 314
Topics in Public Health V (0)
Winter
2008 Syllabus
Possible topics: exploration of topics in the history of public
health; public health advocacy & policy; public health ethics;
public health infrastructure.
PUB HLTH 312 Topics in Public Health III (1) or PUB HLTH 315 Topics in Public Health VI (1)
Spring
2008 Syllabus
Possible topics: exploration of the public health advocacy initiatives
aimed at improving public health; history of medicine and public
health education and practice in the U.S., potential synergies of
medicine and public health practice; public health informatics and
preparedness.
PUB HLTH 390 International Public Health I (1)
Spring 2008 Syllabus
Introduction to major health problems in the developing world
and approaches to their solution. Students will learn about research
and intervention strategies, donor policies and about major players
in international health.
PUB HLTH 391 International Public Health II (1)
Use of case studies to examine health problems in the developing
world and the implementation of interventions. Students will also
review health sector reforms for effectiveness. Pub Hlth 390 not
a prerequisite.
PUB HLTH 392 International Perspectives on Violence
Winter
2007 Syllabus
This 10-week course will cover the ways in which a number of forms
of violence create both public health and legal problems in the
international arena, exploring in each case the dimensions of the
problem, causes and/or risk factors, and legal and public health
interventions to address the issue. Among the topics to be addressed
in a comparative/international framework are: gun violence; child
abuse (physical and sexual abuse, as well as corporal punishment);
domestic violence; and the interface between armed conflict and
other forms of violence, for example, international terrorism. In
each instance, the problem will be considered both at home and abroad
and will be analyzed from both a legal and public health perspective.
Pub Hlth 393 Introduction to Health and Human Rights
Fall 2007 Syllabus
This course focuses on the relationship between health and human
rights. It examines the origins of health and human rights concerns
and defines the ethical obligations of health professionals in the
face of human rights violations. The course provides an overview
of human rights violations in the world and an analysis of the physical
and psychological consequences of human rights abuses. The course
aims to provide students with an understanding of the link between
health and human rights through lectures and class discussion. Case
studies will be utilized in order to emphasize the relation between
health and human rights. Guest speakers with expertise in diverse
fields relating to health and human rights will be invited.
PUB HLTH 410 Field Experience in Public Health (1)
Field Experience
Click on the link above for instructions and approval forms. An
approved field experience placement in a public health setting.
Permission of instructor.
PUB HLTH 412 Control and Prevention of Infectious Disease in
the Community (1)
Spring 2008
Syllabus
Infectious disease from the perspective of the community health
practitioner. Introduction to infectious disease epidemiology
with a focus on modes of transmission, vulnerable hosts, primary
prevention of infection, and public health initiatives to control
and prevent infectious outbreaks.
PUB HLTH 413 Public Health Nutrition (1)
Winter 2008
Syllabus
Introduction to nutrition from the perspective of the
community rather than the individual. Includes the scientific basis
for nutritional requirements and recommendations, nutrition through
the life span, and the role of nutrition in health promotion and
disease prevention.
PUB HLTH 414 Injury and Public Health (formerly Violence
as a Public Health Problem)(1)
Spring 2008
Syllabus
Introduction to injury as a public health problem. Research methods,
study designs, risk factors, and prevention strategies applied to
problem of injuries. General framework applied to study of specific
injury mechanisms. Prerequisites: Pub Hlth 302 Introduction to Biostatistics
and Pub Hlth 304 Introduction to Epidemiology.
The purpose of this course is to help prepare health professionals
as leaders in the field of disease prevention and health promotion
(DP/HP). Students will learn the value of and barriers to DP/HP,
how to identify and use federal public health data sets, factors
that influence personal health decisions, preventive interventions
directed at individuals (clinical settings) and populations (community
settings), strategies for using population health principles to
integrate DP/HP into routine medical and public health practice,
and the organization of federal agencies that fund DP/HP activities.
Special attention will be given to understanding the causes and
solutions of racial/ethnic disparities, the role of low health literacy
in preventive interventions, and strategies for addressing the unique
health needs of adolescents. Class work will involve readings from
the print and web-based literature, interactive discussions, and
exercises involving data gathering and analysis from federal web
sites.
PUB HLTH 421 Intermediate Biostatistics (1)
Winter 2008
Syllabus
This course builds upon the material learned in Introduction to
Biostatistics. Specifically, the course will focus on multivariate
methods of analysis for epidemiologic and clinical studies including
correlation, linear regression, logistic regression, Cox proportional
hazards regression, and lifetable analysis. Prerequisites: PH 304
Introduction to Epidemiology (or Medical Decision Making II), PH
302 Introduction to Biostatistics, and PH 422 Intermediate Epidemiology
or concurrent registration in PH422. The student MUST receive permission
from the instructor if the three courses listed above have not been
completed, or are in the process of being completed.
PUB HLTH 422 Intermediate Epidemiology (1)
Fall
2007 Syllabus
This course is designed to familiarize students interested in public
health and clinical epidemiology with a greater depth of knowledge
in observational epidemiologic methods, and classical methods of
statistical analysis applied to observational epidemiologic studies.
The material presented in this course will build upon methods presented
in Introduction to Epidemiology or Medical Decision Making II. Specifically,
this course will focus on the design, conduct, and interpretation
of observational studies in human populations including ecologic
and migrant studies, case-control studies and cohort studies. Moreover,
key issues related to the validity of measures of exposure and disease,
and sources of potential errors in interpreting epidemiologic studies
will be addressed. Prerequisites: PH 304 Introduction to Epidemiology
(or Medical Decision Making II) and PH 302 Introduction to Biostatistics.
Student MUST receive permission from Instructors if the two courses
listed above have not been completed.
PUB HLTH 431 Decision Analysis and Models of Medical Decision
Making (1)
Fall 2006 Syllabus
Quantitative techniques intended to inform decision makers at the
bedside as well as at the policy-making level. Topics include probability,
Bayes’ theorem, sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests,
Bayesian decision analysis, utility assessment, cost-effectiveness
analysis, and expert systems.
PUB HLTH 432 Technology Assessment in Health Care (1)
Fall 2003 Syllbus
The course focuses on enhancing each student’s proficiency
in critiquing, evaluating and interpreting the literature evidence
on medical effectiveness. Students will acquire the methodological
knowledge required to critically evaluate, perform and present systematic
evidence-based reviews of medical effectiveness. Prereq: PH 302
and PH 304.
PUB HLTH 433 Health Economics and Healthcare Financing (1)
Fall 2007 Syllabus
In this class, we will examine selected topics in health economics
that have major implications for health delivery, healthcare financing
and clinical and public health research. Essential economic theories
and methods for exploring each topic will be discussed along with
examples drawn from the existing research literature of the application
of these theories and methods. In addition, existing empirical research
will be examined and assessed. The specific topics to be examined
include: consumer behavior and health demand with a special focus
on the analysis of secondary data; principles of price and quality
competition; principles of health insurance; and methods for economic
evaluations. Students will develop a good working understanding
of economic theories and methods specific to these issues examined
through this course and will also learn how to apply these to research
problems.
PUB HLTH 434 Data Analysis Techniques for Health Services Research
(1)
Spring 2004 Syllabus
(independent study)
Study intensively econometric methods for analyzing data. Essential
economic and econometric theories and methods will be discussed,
along with examples drawn from the existing literature.
PUB HLTH 435 Design and Analysis Strategies in Health Services
Research (1)
Spring 2008
Syllabus
Broad overview of health services research, including an introduction
to research methodologies unique to the field. Includes a historical
retrospective of economic and policy issues leading to the emergence
of health services research as a distinct discipline. Class topics
include small-area variations, medical effectiveness, outcomes research
and case-mix adjustments for outcomes research, measuring quality
of care, continuous quality improvement, guideline development,
and technology assessment.
Overview of law and legal system, terminology in legal writing,
state and federal court systems. Learn basic legal scholarship to
help in researching public health issues in judicial and legislative
source materials. Prerequisite: Pub Hlth 304 Introduction to Epidemiology
(or MDM II) or permission of instructor.
This course is designed to provide hands-on experience in the
design and analysis of epidemiologic studies, with emphasis on applying
methodology learned in Intermediate Biostatistics/Epidemiology or
equivalent coursework. Through independent projects and class exercises,
students will learn the practical aspects of conducting research
from defining a statistically testable hypothesis to building a
database and generating results. A brief review of biostatistical
methods will be provided in the context of appropriate statistical
tests to address given statistical questions, however the focus
of the course is not on biostatistical methodology as students are
expected to have adequate preparation. The centerpiece of the course
is the independent project. MPH students are encouraged to bring
ideas for their Culminating Experience to the course so that they
can further develop and refine their research plan. However, students
are also invited to develop a "hypothetical" or future
study, as the emphasis of the course is in developing the skills
necessary to conduct an independent research procjet in a range
of settings (e.g., academia, industry, public health agencies).
During this process, students will be taught to use current technology
to build databases, questionnaires, and conduct data analyses. The
target audience for this course is advanced MPH and MSCI students
and postdoctoral fellows. Prerequisites: Pub Hlth 302 Introduction
to Biostatistics and Pub Hlth 304 Introduction to Epidemiology,
with Intermediate Biostatistics/Epidemiology desired, but not required.
Pub Hlth 438 Survey Design & Methodology (1)
Summer 2008 Syllabus
This course will focus on methodological issues regarding the
design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation of surveys
and questionnaires in public health research. Various types of self-report
data will be discussed, including knowledge, attitudes, behaviors,
and patient-reported outcomes such as general health status, pain,
fatigue, etc. Design issues will include wording of items and response
scales, multilingual translations, sampling, timing of assessments,
and respondent and staff burden. Implementation issues will include
formatting and layout, methods of administration (paper-and-pencil,
interviews, computer-based), interviewer training and participant
recruitment. Analysis issues will include psychometric measurement
properties (dimensionality, scoring, reliability, validity), cross-sectional
and longitudinal analytic models and techniques, missing data, and
clinical significance. Interpretive issues will include guidelines
for reports and manuscripts, and internal and external validity.
This course will primarily focus on study designs using nonprobability
sampling, e.g., convenience samples recruited at selected clinics/sites.
A brief overview will be provided regarding probability sampling,
that is, studies where each element in the population of interest
has a measurable chance of selection. This course will emphasize
hands-on experience in the design, administration, analysis and
interpretation of survey data from public health research studies.
Prerequisites: Pub Hlth 302 Introduction to Biostatistics and Pub
Hlth 304 Introduction to Epidemiology.
Pub Hlth 439 Qualitative Research Methods (1)
Summer 2008 Syllabus
Qualitative research involves the use of multiple methods to explore
social interactions in natural settings. The focus of qualitative
research is usually on the underlying meanings of human behaviors,
beliefs, attitudes, etc., from the research participant's own view,
and in his/her own words, sometimes referred to as an ?mic? perspective.
Data collection activities can include first-person accounts, life
history narratives, life history calendars, visual or documentary
records, semi-structured and open-ended interviews, informal and
formal observations, as well as other biographical and autobiographical
materials. Through triangulation of methods, the researcher attempts
to make sense of and interpret phenomena in terms of the meanings
people bring to them. Essentially, qualitative research deals with
words, spoken and written. This course will focus on qualitative
research methods and will include investigation of issues related
to research design, sampling, data management, analysis and report
writing. Methods covered will include unstructured, semi-structured,
and structured interviewing, writing and using field notes, cognitive
interviewing for survey construction, group interview methodologies,
participant observation, cognitive tasks such as decision modeling,
domain analysis and the use of mapping techniques in qualitative
research. Questions of reliability and validity in qualitative research
will be addressed. Data analytic procedures will include thematic
analyses and code development, consensus and network analyses, and
an overview of qualitative data management programs. We will also
explore the relationships between qualitative and quantitative research,
and the use of multiple methods in the research setting. Ethical
issues related to face to face work with research participants will
be addressed. Examples of research and evaluation studies using
qualitative methods will be reviewed. The course will emphasize
hands-on work with qualitative data and students are encouraged
to come with a data set in hand.
PUB HLTH 441 Ethical Issues in Clinical Research (.5)
Summer 2007 Syllabus
Debate and discussion of ethical issues surrounding clinical research
studies, including merits of research proposals, both historical
and contemporary, from the perspective of an institutional review
board (I.R.B.) charged with the protection of research subjects.
Issues considered include research studies involving prospective
cohorts, studies of vulnerable populations, clinical trials, and
use of genetic data in epidemiologic research studies.
PUB HLTH 442 Artificial Epidemics and Changes in Human Culture
(1)
Twentieth-century epidemics that developed as a result of changes
in human culture, with a focus on outbreaks of noninfectious disorders,
including pellagra, lung cancer, and occupational lead poisoning.
Epidemics are explored with an emphasis on cultural changes leading
to the outbreak, the epidemiologic methods used to investigate it,
and efforts aimed at prevention. Readings include classic research
papers from public health literature, speeches, editorials, biographical
material, excerpts from fiction, and articles from the popular press.
PUB HLTH 444 Advanced Decision Analysis (1)
Winter 2008 Syllabus
This course covers advanced decision-analytic methods useful in
medical decision modeling. Included are the probabilistic
theory of hazard rates and modeling of age-dependent mortality,
Markov modeling, stochastic tree modeling, techniques for multi-way
sensitivity analysis such as probabilistic sensitivity analysis
and information-value analysis, the use of spreadsheets for Markov
models, and software for stochastic tree modeling. Medical
decision-analytic literature is reviewed and theoretical underpinnings
of models are explored. A project using decision analysis
software is required. Prerequisite: PUB HLTH 431 or equivalent.
PUB HLTH 445 Writing and Peer Reviewing for Publication
(.5)
Summer 2008 Syllabus
Hands-on advanced course in writing for publication in the medical
science journals how to be a successful peer reviewer; not a course
in basic writing. The student will be expected to prepare
an article through 2 peer review cycles to be ready to submit to
a journal. Uses real world practices. Prerequisite:
PUB HLTH 304 and PUB HLTH 302.
Introduction to fundamentals of clinical trials, including design,
conduct, analysis and interpretation of trial results. Topics will
include commonly used designs, methods for randomization, blinding
and sample size determination, choice of controls, collaborative/
multicenter trial requirements and operational issues, data management
and data quality issues, interim analysis methods, critical review
of clinical trial results, and statistical techniques for analyzing
data. Prerequisites: Introduction to Biostatistics (PH 302) and
Introduction to Epidemiology (PH 304).
Click on the link above for instructions on how to take an independent
study course. Permission of MPH Curriculum Committee needed.
PUB HLTH 523 Chronic Disease Epidemiology (1)
Spring 2002
Syllabus
Current issues in chronic disease epidemiology with an emphasis
on cardiovascular disease and cancer. Study design and analysis,
measurement issues, and special concerns of multisite studies are
examined.
This course covers both the major theoretical concepts and practical
issues involved in conducting research involving molecular biomarkers
in human populations. Recent advances in basic science and technology
are revolutionizing the field of epidemiology, creating vast opportunities
for studying the relationship between variations at the molecular
or cellular level and the early detection, etiology or prognosis
of important diseases. Class topics include: the theoretical advantages
of biomarkers, criteria for evaluating potential markers, sample
collection and storage, laboratory quality control considerations,
issues in epidemiologic study design and analysis, ethical/legal
concerns, and discussion of specific examples of research involving
molecular markers of internal dose, susceptibility, early pathological
alteration, and prognosis. Important barriers in current methods
and newly emerging technologies (e.g., proteinomics) also to be
discussed.
The purpose of this course is to review the basic concepts and
issues relevant to cancer epidemiology. Specifically, this course
will focus on interpreting cancer statistics, and describing the
current state of knowledge regarding the etiology and risk factors
for the major cancer sites. In addition, issues in research design
and interpretation within the context of cancer epidemiology, as
well as the molecular and cellular basis of carcinogenesis as it
pertains to cancer occurrence in populations will be discussed.
The course is appropriate for students who have an introductory
knowledge of epidemiology. Previous study of cancer biology is helpful
but not required. Prerequisites: • Introduction to Epidemiology
– PH 304 (or Medical Decision Making II) • Permission
of Instructor for non-MPH or non-MSCI majors
Pub Hlth 527 Cancer Screening: Principles and Practice (.5)
Summer 2005 Syllabus
Screening is the early detection of cancer in "healthy"
people with the sole goal of improving a person's ultimate outcome.
This course provides an overview of the key theoretical principles
behind cancer screening, as well as an overview of the pragmatic
issues faced in conducting research in this area. The emphasis is
on research concepts; this is not a survey of current knowledge
on cancer screening. Most discussion will relate to specific examples
from the medical literature. The course is appropriate for students
who have at least an introductory knowledge of epidemiology (PH
304) and biostatistics (PH 302).
Pub Hlth 528 Behavioral Science in Cancer Prevention and Control
(.5)
Fall 2007 Syllabus
The purpose of this course is to review the basic concepts and
issues relevant to behavioral science in cancer prevention and control.
Specifically this course will introduce the major theoretical models
used in behavioral science, provide information on the behavioral
risk factors for cancer, briefly review the major behavioral clinical
trials in cancer prevention and control, and address measurement
issues in behavioral studies. Prerequisites: Introduction to Epidemiology
PH 304 (or Medical Decision Making II) and Introduction to
Biostatistics PH 302, or Permission of Instructor.
Pub Hlth 529 Chemoprevention of Cancer (.5)
Fall 2007 Syllabus
The purpose of this course is to review the basic concepts and
issues relevant to cancer chemoprevention. Specifically, this course
will focus on describing the current state of knowledge regarding
the molecular pharmacology of therapeutic intervention, targeted
to early stages of carcinogenesis, for the major cancer sites. In
addition, issues related to the function of a specific target, characteristics
of a drug, choice and characteristics of an endpoint biomarker,
and research design and interpretation, as they relate to molecular
and cellular carcinogenesis, will be discussed. The course is appropriate
for students who have an introductory knowledge of epidemiology
and statistics. Students should also have an understanding of cancer
biology – per approval of the instructor.
PUB HLTH 560 Culminating Experience in Public Health (0,
1, or 2)
Culminating Experience
Click on the link above for instructions and approval forms. Development
and presentation of a culminating research or service project based
on one month (or at least 200 contact hours) of fieldwork in a community
agency or work on a research project of the student’s choosing (with
guidance from a faculty member) in consultation with an advisor
or advisory committee. Student presents a seminar and submits a
paper on the project. Prerequisites: permission of instructor and
successful completion of selected courses.
Clinical Science 301 Topics in Molecular Medicine (1)
Summer 2005 Syllabus
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts related
to the molecular pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Topics to be covered include: an introduction to the principles
of human genetics, including the organization of the human genome,
the structure and function of chromosomes and genes, regulation
of gene expression, transmission of human genetic disease, and basic
genetic techniques; use of transgenic animals as models of human
disease, molecular basis of Mendelian (monogenic), mitochondrial,
and multifactorial complex diseases; approaches to the study of
monogenic and multifactorial diseases; molecular approaches to the
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases; and ethical issues
related to genetic studies. The course includes a series of illustrative
case studies in molecular medicine. Disorders such as Huntingtons
disease (autosomal dominant), cystic fibrosis (autosomal recessive),
and diabetes mellitus (multifactorial) are discussed to illustrate
the application of the basic principles described above to the study
of genetic diseases.
CLIN SCI 303 Drug Development Process (1)
Spring 2008 Syllabus
Introduces the rationale for, practical aspects of, and new issues
in drug and device development as well as the relevant industry
and government policies and regulations. Class topics include: illness
targets, unmet medical needs, and the pharmaceutical life cycle;
scientific basis of drug development (e.g., drug discovery, pre-clinical
drug development, patient studies including clinical pharmacology);
protocol and budget preparation; pharmacoeconomics and quality of
life; regulatory aspects (FDA, GCP, ICH, QA); pharmacogenetics and
information technology; biotechnology and technology transfer; role
of academia in drug development.
Related Courses in the MS in Epidemiology/Biostatistics Program
EPI BIO 301 Introduction to Epidemiology
Fall 2007 Syllabus
Introduction to epidemiology and its uses. Measures of disease occurrence, common sources and types of data, important study designs and sources of error in epidemiologic studies, and epidemiologic methods. (The Medical School course MDM-2 may be substituted for this course.)
EPI BIO 302 Introduction to Biostatistics
Fall 2007 Syllabus
The course focuses on the understanding of the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics and the application of statistical methods in the medical and health fields. The topics include descriptive statistics, basic probability concepts, probability distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor is required for non-MSEB students.
This course covers basic concepts about statistical inference used in the medical sciences. Specifically, the course will focus on probability concepts, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, Neyman-Pearson theory, maximum likelihood and decision theory. Emphasis will be placed on the development of statistical concepts and methods in a mathematical framework and conducting statistical analysis using a computer. Prerequisites: Equivalent of basic Calculus.
EPI BIO 305 Data Management and Programming
Fall 2007 Syllabus
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for computer-based data management, statistical data processing, and programming using SAS systems. There will also be a brief introduction to other statistical packages including R (which is the open source version of SPlus), SPSS, and Epi-Info.
This course is designed to familiarize students with a greater depth of knowledge in observational epidemiologic methods, and classical (a.k.a., stratified) methods of statistical analysis applied to
observational epidemiologic studies. The material presented in this course will build upon the
information presented in Introduction to Epidemiology or Medical Decision Making II. Specifically,
this course will focus on the design, conduct, and interpretation of observational studies in human
populations with a focus on analytic cross-sectional, case-control and cohort studies. Key issues
related to the validity of measures of exposure and disease, and sources of potential errors in
interpreting epidemiologic studies will be addressed. Prerequisites: Introduction to Epidemiology - 1480 C04 (or Medical Decision Making II) and Introduction to Biostatistics - 1480 C02. Student MUST receive permission from Instructors if the two courses listed above have not been completed.
This course builds upon the material learned in Introduction to Biostatistics and Intermediate Epidemiology. Specifically, the course will focus on multivariate methods of analysis for epidemiologic and clinical studies including correlation, linear regression, logistic regression, and Cox proportional hazards regression. Prerequisites: (a) Introduction to Epidemiology – EB301 (or Medical Decision Making II) (b) Introduction to Biostatistics – EB302 (c) Intermediate Epidemiology or concurrent registration in Intermediate Epidemiology – EB401.
This course builds on material learned in previous Biostatistics and Epidemiology courses. We will focus on applying that knowledge to the design, implementation, analysis and interpretation of observational epidemiologic studies (cross-sectional, case-control and cohort). Prerequisites: (a) Data Management and Programming – EB305 (b) Intermediate Epidemiology - EB401 (c) Intermediate Biostatistics – EB 402.
This course covers advanced statistical methods used in the medical research. Specifically, the course will focus on robust regression methods, nonparametric inference procedure and model building techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the practical implementation of modern statistical methods. Prerequisites: Equivalent of Introduction to Biostatistics and Intermediate Biostatistics.
Related Courses in the Program in Health Services Management
(Kellogg Graduate School of Management) **
HIMT 440 Introduction to the Health Services Systems (1)
Winter
2004 Syllabus
Major components of the U.S. health services system, their interrelationships,
and societal responses to that system. Topics include primary, secondary,
and tertiary levels of care; quality assessment; epidemiology; and
the politics of health care.
INTL 442 International Healthcare Systems (1)
Winter
2004 Syllabus
Explore principles common to all healthcare systems. Compare and
contrast elements of specific countries, with goal of discovering
what works, what doesn't work and why. Acquire understanding through
study of epidemiology, finance, organizational design, ethics. This
is a substitute for HIMT 440.
HIMT 441 Health Policy (1) - Winter Quarter
Winter 2004 Syllabus
Goals, techniques, and problems of regulatory and planning agencies
in the health care industry. Emphasis is on the goals of regulatory
agencies, the strategies they follow, and likely responses of regulated
institutions. Discussion of certificate of need, rate setting, and
cost containment.
HIMT 445 Advanced Health Policy (1) - Spring Quarter
Underlying economic, social, and political forces affecting changes
in health policy; how government and private- sector mechanisms
shape these forces; and the significance of policy formulation to
the public and private sectors. The effect of regulatory, market,
or voluntary interventions in the health market.
HIMT 451 Legal Issues in Health Care Delivery (1)
Winter 2004 Syllabus
Provides an interactive understanding of the health care delivery
system in the United States and the laws that govern that system.
HIMT 453 Managerial Challenges in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology,
and Medical Device Industries (1)
- Fall
Quarter 2002
This course traces the history and growth of
the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.
It explores their distinguishing characteristics, their vital statistics,
and critical social contributions. Particular attention is place
on the origins and growth of the regulation impacting on these industries;
its implications for innovation; the product development process;
adoption and product costs. Also addressed are the strategic management
of the discovery process in the three industries; the changing nature
of their customers; the implications of managed care for marketing
and sales strategies, market responses such as disease management,
and the competitive advantages, or lack thereof, conferred by horizontal
and vertical integration and strategic alliances.
HIMT 455 Special Topics in Health Industry Management (1) -
Spring Quarter
The subject matter of this course may change from offering to offering,
but it will focus on important and timely topics as well as the most
critical health care issues over the next generation. Students
should contact the Program office of the Health Services Management
division within the Kellogg School of Management for more detailed
content of the current topic being offered.
** Kellogg courses have limited seating with an early registration deadline. Please contact Karen Quintana at least one month in advance for the registration form. Offering times are current and may be subject to change.
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