Health GIS and Spatial Epidemiology

3 Credits

This course introduces epidemiologic concepts and reasoning through the spatial analysis of population health using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Emphasizing place-based determinants of health, students examine geographic patterns, spatial variation, and health disparities across communities. Students develop foundational GIS skills and apply epidemiologic thinking to real-world health problems through experiential learning and spatial narratives. Prerequisites: EPI 104