IX 302 Data Literacy

This course equips students with the essential knowledge and skills for effective data analysis and interpretation in healthcare and public health. They will understand the importance of accurate data for decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Students will explore health information systems and technologies used in healthcare settings, such as electronic health records and clinical decision support systems. They will learn about health information exchange systems and their role in secure data sharing. Students will also gain proficiency in using SQL to analyze public health data and develop data cleaning and preparation skills using Excel. Lastly, they will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to tackle real-world data challenges in healthcare.

IX 240 Programming I: Python

This course provides basic to mid-level programming topics. It provides the students with a good understanding of how software is designed, developed and tested. Topics include the software development environment, functions, variables, IF statements, forms, input/output, loops, structures and class objects.

Textbook: Think Python by Allen Downey made available through a Creative Commons license. Click book link for full attribution. 

IX 235 Project Management

This course develops the competencies and skills for planning and managing complex projects. Students will study of the foundation, framework, and key components of project management, covering methods for managing project scope, project cost, project evaluation and review, and project communication. Students will examine the project management lifecycle, define project parameters, and identify management challenges. Effective project management tools, techniques, technologies will be explored. Project Management – 2nd Edition by Adrienne Watt is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.