Digital Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning in the Era of Big Data

2 Credits.

This course will explore the role of digital technologies in healthcare and the social, economic, and ethical implications of these technologies in policy, practice, education, and research. Students will learn how advances in data collection and innovations in analytic methods are advancing progress in health care and research. They will also consider that not all individuals and communities may benefit equally from digital advances and existing health care disparities may be perpetuated. Through this course students will explore some of the positive and negative issues surrounding disruptive technologies in health care and have an opportunity to apply their knowledge to real world situations.