Complex Systems Modeling for Public Health Research

EPID
793

Course Discipline

Epidemiology

Course Level

500+

Course Credits

1

Term(s) Offered

Summer

Course Description

This course will provide an introduction to three major complex systems science modeling techniques with wide applicability to public health. We will cover an introductory overview to each technique, examples of applications, brief discussions of best practices, and some initial hands-on lab experience. At the completion of the course the student will be able to explain current and potential future roles of complex systems science in public health and describe each of the three approaches and their respective advantages/disadvantages. Students will be well positioned to further explore incorporation of systems science methods into their own research or participation in interdisciplinary teams using the modeling techniques. Prerequisite: Introductory level course in epidemiology.