PBHLTH243C
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PBHLTH 243C - Information Systems in Public Health
Course Title
Information Systems in Public Health
Course Description
An introduction to new information systems, such as the Internet and interactive television, and how they may be used to improve human health. The course has three objectives: first, to familiarize students with new information technologies; second, to review how these technologies will be used by public health professionals, consumers, health care providers, and others; and third, to study related ethical and legal issues such as privacy, access, and liability. The course is designed for people with minimal understanding of interactive technologies.
Minimum Units
2
Maximum Units
2
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Van Brunt
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
2
Lecture Hours Min
2
Lecture Hours Max
2
Outside Work Hours
4
Outside Work Hours Min
4
Outside Work Hours Max
4