Applying GIS to Public Health Research, Practice, and Public Policy
Posted by University of Pennsylvania on May 4, 2015
2015 GIS Summer Institute
GIS and Public Health
Applying Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Public Health Research, Practice, and Public Policy
By the end of the 3-day Institute, participants will be able to:
- Understand a broad range of ways that Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be applied to public health research, practice, and public policy
- Critically analyze maps and research results developed using GIS
- Learn how to create and analyze thematic maps, geocode addresses, and conduct basic queries
- Implement a variety of field data collection methods used in GIS such as handheld GPS technology
- Develop individual research agendas which incorporate GIS methods
Please visit our website for more information.
https://upenn.irisregistration.com/Home/Site?code=CPHIsummer2015
Dates & Times
Wednesday, June 10th – Friday, June 12th
Lecture: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lab: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Location
Lecture: UPenn School of Nursing, Fagin Hall, Room 218, 418 Curie Blvd.
Lab: Van Pelt Library, Goldstein Electronic Classroom room 114, 3420 Walnut Street
Pricing
Full institute: $850
Lectures only: $450
Questions?
Please contact
Liz Devietti at eldevi@mail.med.upenn.edu
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