Subject: MPHP

Term: Spring 2017

MPHP 101: Introduction to Public Health (101/11690)

TR 02:30-03:45 PM Jan 17-May 01

Frank, S

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the science and art of public health through understanding historical and current issues through public health case histories and controversies. Students will be introduced to social, behavioral, cultural, and environmental influences on population health. Emphasis is placed on social justice as a central component of public health, with an overview of health inequity and commitment to vulnerable populations. Core public health practices relating to health promotion program design, community assessment and improvement planning, health communication, health policy and enforcement, and health behavior change will be featured. The course will promote understanding of health care and public health systems domestically and globally, including preparedness for and response to public health emergencies.

MPHP 405: Statistical Methods in Public Health (100/7202)

R 02:45-05:30 PM Jan 17-May 01

Singer, E

This one-semester survey course for public health students is intended to provide the fundamental concepts and methods of biostatistics as applied predominantly to public health problems. The emphasis is on interpretation and concepts rather than calculations. Topics include descriptive statistics; vital statistics; sampling; estimation and significance testing; sample size and power; correlation and regression; spatial and temporal trends; small area analysis; statistical issues in policy development. Examples of statistical methods will be drawn from public health practice. Use of computer statistical packages will be introduced.

MPHP 429: Introduction to Environmental Health (100/6685)

T 05:30-08:00 PM Jan 17-May 01

Mulloy, K

This survey course will introduce students to environmental and occupational health topics including individual, community, population, and global issues. Students will develop an understanding of the human health impacts of physical, biological, and chemical agents in the environment and workplace including basic principles of toxicology. Presentation of concepts including risk assessment, communication and management as well as discussion of environmental and occupational practices, policies and regulations that promote public and population health is included.

MPHP 432: Statistical Methods II (100/6686)

TR 01:00-02:15 PM Jan 17-May 01

Love, T

Class held in the Wolstein Research Building room 6136.

MPHP 433: Community Interventions and Program Evaluation (100/7198)

R 09:00-11:30 AM Jan 17-May 01

Patterson, J

This course prepares students to design, conduct, and assess community-based health interventions and program evaluation. Topics include assessment of need, evaluator/stakeholder relationship, process vs. outcome-based objectives, data collection, assessment of program objective achievement based on process and impact, cost-benefit analyses, and preparing the evaluation report to stakeholders. Recommended preparation: EPBI 490, EPBI 431, or MPHP 405. Offered as EPBI 433 and MPHP 433.

MPHP 439: Public Health Management and Policy (100/6687)

T 02:00-04:30 PM Jan 17-May 01

Berg, J; Yearby, R

This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of health policy-making and includes a background on the basic structure and components of the US Health Care System (such as organization, delivery and financing). It will also cover introductory concepts in public health management, including the role of the manager, organizational design and control, and accountability. We will address relevant legal, political and ethical issues using case examples. At the end of the course, students will understand how health policy is developed and implemented in various contexts, and the challenges facing system-wide efforts at reform. This is a required course for the MPH degree. Grades will be based on a series of assignments.

MPHP 450: Clinical Trials and Intervention Studies (100/6688)

MW 10:00-11:15 AM Jan 17-May 01

Schluchter, M

Issues in the design, organization, and operation of randomized, controlled clinical trials and intervention studies. Emphasis on long-term multicenter trials. Topics include legal and ethical issues in the design; application of concepts of controls, masking, and randomization; steps required for quality data collection; monitoring for evidence of adverse or beneficial treatment effects; elements of organizational structure; sample size calculations and data analysis procedures; and common mistakes. Recommended preparation: EPBI 431 or consent of instructor. Offered as EPBI 450 and MPHP 450.

MPHP 456: Health Policy and Management Decisions (100/11622)

S 10:00-03:00 PM Jan 28-Jan 28, S 10:00-03:00 PM Feb 11-Feb 11, S 10:00-03:00 PM Feb 25-Feb 25, S 10:00-03:00 PM Apr 01-Apr 01, S 10:00-03:00 PM Apr 22-Apr 22

Silvers, J

This seminar course combines broad health care policy issue analysis with study of the implications for specific management decisions in organizations. This course is intended as an applied, practical course where the policy context is made relevant to the individual manager. Offered as HSMC 456 and MPHP 456.

MPHP 464: Obesity and Cancer: Views from Molecules to Health Policy (100/6689)

M 12:45-03:00 PM Jan 17-May 01

Nock, N

This course will provide an overview of the components of energy balance (diet, physical activity, resting metabolic rate, dietary induced thermogenesis) and obesity, a consequence of long term positive energy balance, and various types of cancer. Following an overview of energy balance and epidemiological evidence for the obesity epidemic, the course will proceed with an introduction to the cellular and molecular biology of energy metabolism. Then, emerging research on biologically plausible connections and epidemiological associations between obesity and various types of cancer (e.g., colon, breast) will be presented. Finally, interventions targeted at decreasing obesity and improving quality of life in cancer patients will be discussed. The course will be cooperatively-taught by a transdisciplinary team of scientists engaged in research in energy balance and/or cancer. Didactic lectures will be combined with classroom discussion of readings. The paper assignment will involve application of course principles, lectures and readings. Offered as EBPI 464, MPHP 464.

MPHP 499: Independent Study (100/6690)

Frank, S

MPHP 499: Independent Study (101/11875)

Berg, J

This course is only for students concurrently enrolled in LAWS 5205 - Public Health Law. This course should be taken as a 1 credit independent study with the LAWS 5205 course.

MPHP 499: Independent Study (102/11876)

Frank, S

This course is available only to students concurrently enrolled in LAWS 5220 - Health Care Controversies. Students should only enroll in this MPHP 499 Independent study for 1 credit.

MPHP 532: Health Care Information Systems (100/7129)

S 10:00-03:00 PM Jan 21-Jan 21, S 10:00-03:00 PM Feb 04-Feb 04, S 10:00-03:00 PM Feb 18-Feb 18, S 10:00-03:00 PM Mar 25-Mar 25, S 10:00-03:00 PM Mar 04-Mar 04, S 10:00-03:00 PM Apr 08-Apr 08, S 10:00-03:00 PM Apr 29-Apr 29

Dowling, A

This course covers concepts, techniques and technologies for providing information systems to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of health care organizations. Offered as HSMC 432 and MPHP 532.

MPHP 540: Operational Aspects of Global Health and Emergency Response (1/7573)

MTWRF 08:00-05:00 PM Jan 09-Jan 13

Yax, J

This course will have sessions from 9am - 5pm from Monday January 9th - Friday January 13th, 2017. This is prior to the start of the spring 2017 academic term.

MPHP 650: Public Health Practicum (100/7094)

T 12:00-01:00 PM Jan 17-May 01

Frank, S; Morris, A

The Public Health Practicum is an integral component of the MPH curriculum, allowing students to apply, develop, and refine their conceptual knowledge and skills as part of a planned, supervised, and evaluated community-based experience. The Practicum is designed to move students beyond the walls of academia, to understand the political, economic, social, and organizational contexts within which public health activities are conducted. To complete the Practicum, students must complete three credits of MPHP 650, dedicating at least 120 hours to a substantial public health experience, and attend Community Health Research and Practice (CHRP) group meetings.

MPHP 652: Public Health Capstone Experience (100/6692)

Frank, S; Morris, A; Singer, E

Population Health Research majors should register for capstone in this section. Please note that students enrolled in MPHP 652, Public Health Capstone, are required to attend 2 CHRP sessions for every 3 credits they are registered. CHRP meets every Tuesday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in T-503.

MPHP 652: Public Health Capstone Experience (101/7130)

Frank, S; Tisch, D

Global Health majors should register for capstone in this section. Please note that students enrolled in MPHP 652, Public Health Capstone, are required to attend 2 CHRP sessions for every 3 credits they are registered. CHRP meets every Tuesday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in T-503.

MPHP 652: Public Health Capstone Experience (102/7131)

Frank, S; Yearby, R

Health Care Policy & Administration majors should register for capstone in this section. Please note that students enrolled in MPHP 652, Public Health Capstone, are required to attend 2 CHRP sessions for every 3 credits they are registered. CHRP meets every Tuesday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in T-503.

MPHP 652: Public Health Capstone Experience (103/7132)

Frank, S; Trapl, E

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP) majors should register in this section. Please note that students enrolled in MPHP 652, Public Health Capstone, are required to attend 2 CHRP sessions for every 3 credits they are registered. CHRP meets every Tuesday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm in T-503.