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SCHEDULE INFORMATION This schedule includes all courses expected to be offered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health during the Summer Term of academic year 2016-17. The listing is based on data supplied by the academic departments and approved by the subcommittee of the Committee on Academic Standards as of June 20, 2016. Courses are listed in numerical order within departments. The second three digits represent the department or division. The three digits to the right of the period represent the course number. COURSE INFORMATION Included in the listing for each course are class meeting dates, times, instructor, and prerequisites. Classes designated as TBA will have times arranged at a later date by the department offering the course; students must check with the department for this information. Classroom assignments will be made available immediately prior to the beginning of the Term. The most recent course descriptions are included at the following website:

You can access links to comprehensive course information: http://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/student-affairs/records-and-registration/ REGISTRATION INFORMATION Continuing students may register for Summer Term through June 24, 2016 by logging on to Self-Service at https://isis.jhu.edu/sswf. To register via Self-Service, students must use their JHED ID (logon user ID) and password for authentication. Summer Term tuition payments are due via the web (https://isis.jhu.edu/sswf ) by Saturday, July 23, 2016. Changes to Summer Term registrations for full-term courses may be processed via Self-Service during the published Add/Drop period for Summer Term: Monday, July 4 – Friday, July 15, 2016. The one exception to these dates is 340.655 Introduction to Clinical Research (July 11 - July 22). Students taking this course must process any Adds or Drops during the first week of the course – 7/11 to 7/15. School of Medicine Post Doctoral Fellows may not register via Self-Service; they must register in person prior to the June 24 deadline. SOM Post Docs must complete the paper registration form in E1002. SOM Post Docs must adhere to all course restrictions and required permissions and are responsible for any course materials/ lab fees in addition to any late registration and late change fees. Special Students Limited (SSL) may apply for the regular eight week term at http://www.jhsph.edu/offices-and-services/student-affairs/studentaccts/non-degree-application/index.html. SSL registration requests will not be processed until instructor's permission for all courses is received. SSLs must submit permission to the Continuing Education Student Services Office by email to [email protected] or by fax to 410-614-8633. Payment for tuition and fees must be made prior to the first day of the term. Payments for tuition not received by the first day of the term will result in a dropped enrollment. Late re-registrations will be charged a $100 late registration fee. Registrations during the Add/Drop period require payment in full, including a $100 late registration fee. Tuition is assessed at a rate of $1055 per credit unit. Students receive a 100% tuition refund for any withdrawals made prior to the end of the Add/Drop period; however, there is no tuition refund after the Add/Drop period. A fee of $100 will be assessed for registering after the June 24 deadline and a fee of $50 will be assessed for making changes after the Add/Drop deadline for each academic term. No changes will be accepted during the last two weeks of a term. REQUIRED APPROVALS All students in the School (with the exception of Special Students Limited and SOM Post Docs) are expected to have their registration selections approved by their academic advisors. It is the student’s responsibility to have his/her registration, including grading options and registration changes, reviewed and approved by an advisor. Additionally, if a course is noted as requiring instructor’s consent, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain such consent. This consent may be obtained in person or by e-mail and it is in the student’s best interest to maintain documentation of such approvals. Additionally, all special studies (.800 series) and all courses taken for audit must have the instructor’s consent. All Special Students Limited must have each of their course registrations approved by the instructor in writing (e-mail approvals are acceptable and should be forwarded to [email protected]). As of June 28, 2016

Visit the JHSPH Course Catalog for current course information: http://www.jhsph.edu/courses/

JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH SUMMER TERM 2016-17

East Baltimore - Distance Education

COURSE LISTING CODES Course listings consist of the following: a three character department code—the second two characters identify the department in which the course is offered, the third character may be used to indicate a division or cluster within the department. Refer to the list below for department/division codes. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION CODES 120. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Division of Reproductive Biology 140. Biostatistics 180. Environmental Health Sciences 182. Environmental Health Engineering 183. Physiology 185. Environmental Exposure Sciences 186. Radiation Health Sciences 187. Toxicological Sciences 188. Occupational and Environmental Health 220. International Health 260. Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 300. Health Policy and Management 330. Mental Health 340. Epidemiology 380. Population and Family Health Sciences 390. Clinical Investigation 410. Health Behavior and Society 550. Adjunct Studies 600. Online Programs for Applied Learning 700. Bioethics (Berman Institute) A course number—the three character course number will be used to indicate the level, format, and the sequence of the course. Since the School of Public Health is a graduate division, courses will be numbered within the following range. A. 600-699: Formal Courses normally offered in the second year of graduate study. B. 700-799: Formal Courses normally offered in the second or last year of graduate study. C. 800-899: Repeatable courses offered in a variety of informal (i.e., non-lecture) formats that can be distinguished by the

following sub designations: 810 series Field Placement 820 series Thesis Research (master’s and doctoral) 830 series Postdoctoral Research 840 series Special Studies and Research 850 series Laboratory rotation courses 860 series Informal seminars (e.g., journal or research clubs) that vary in content each quarter of each year and

address current topics Examples 182.820 Thesis Research in Environmental Health Engineering 340.840 Special Studies and Research Epidemiology 260.851 Laboratory Rotations 187.861 Toxicological Sciences Seminar INTERDIVISIONAL CODES Some School of Public Health courses may have prerequisites from other divisions of the University. Also, other divisions may jointly offer courses with the School of Public Health. To denote courses offered by other University divisions, the following system is used: AS School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) ME School of Medicine (SOM) NR School of Nursing (SON) BU Business Carey School (Example: ME 330.702 denotes a School of Medicine course, in the Department of Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences)

Berman Institute (Bioethics)

700.820.01 BIOETHICS PROGRAM THESIS RESEARCH

Provides an opportunity for students to actively conduct research in bioethics.

(variable credits)

Enrollment minimum of 1

No Maximum

Pass/Fail

1-6

Course offered this year

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify research questions of importance to bioethics

2. Review and critically evaluate existing literature

3. Edit and revise the MBE thesis project

Waitlist Enabled: No

700.895.01 BIOETHICS PROGRAM PRACTICUM

Provides mentored opportunities for field work with a practicing bioethicist, or applying one's bioethical training to a real-world environment.

(3 credits)


No Maximum

MBE students only

Pass/Fail

Consent required for all students




1. Participate in a bioethics research initiative

2. Integrate and apply bioethical reasoning to a real world problem

3. Develop a proposal, take initiative, provide direction, and participate in the implementation, evaluation and/or analysis required to establish and achieve project goals


Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Summer term information is correct as of June 29 , 2016. For updated information please use Course Search at my.jhsph.edu/C4/Academics/.

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SUMMER TERMCOURSE SCHEDULE 2016-2017

PLEASE CHECK EXTRADEPARTMENTAL LISTING FOR COURSES IN INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS.

July 5 - August 26, 2016

120.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE: BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

The MPH Capstone is an opportunity for students to work on public health practice projects that are of particular interest to them. The goal is for students to apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a public health problem that simulates a professional practice experience.

(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail


Consent from the Capstone Supervisor is Required

Prerequisite: All other MPH core requirements must be taken before or concurrently with the Capstone project.

Must have 1-4 credits per term for two terms.




120.820.01 THESIS RESEARCH BIOCHEMISTRY

Lecture: TBA

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail


Information not required for this course type


120.829.01 SUMMER THESIS RESEARCH

Coulombe,Pierre

Summer thesis research

E-mail: [email protected]

(12 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail




120.840.01 SPECIAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH BIOCHEMISTRY

Consists of presentations by speakers of scientific renown on important and current information in biochemistry, and molecular and cellular biology, and by faculty members from the university whose research efforts are of general interest to fellows, students, and faculty.

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

Based on other coursework taken.





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120.853.01 SUMMER BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology doctoral students spend six weeks participating in the research activities of a faculty members laboratory.

(6 credits)


No Maximum

Must be a 1st year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student.

Pass/Fail


Consent of instructor is required.




120.861.01 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY: X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY-A HANDS ON WORKSHOP

Bosch,Juergen and Bosch,Gundula

Enables students to carry out all key steps to successfully solve and refine a protein crystal structure. Theoretical aspects are followed by application to various problem sets. Topics include tricks for data collection, data processing and collection. Touches upon all standard techniques such as molecular replacement, SAD phasing and MAD phasing, both in theory and then applied in practical context with previously collected data. Identification of unknown ligand densities and model refinement lead to the last part of preparing publication quality figures using PyMol.


(3 credits)


Enrollment maximum of 20

None

Letter Grade or Pass/Fail


Permission of instructor required.

Prerequisite: Some basic knowledge of UNIX or Linux is desirable.

Students can visit http://lupo/jhsph.edu/boschlab/Xray_Workshop.html for updated information about the course.



Waitlist Enabled: Yes

Biostatistics


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140.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE BIOSTATISTICS


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

Prerequisite: All other MPH core requirements must be taken before or concurrently with the capstone project.





140.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM: BIOSTATISTICS

The MPH Practicum is a mentored, hands-on practical public health experience, which involves meaningful participation and interaction with public health professionals.

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

Students who have not met the practicum requirement, must register for at least two credits




Environmental Health Sciences

180.601.01 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Groopman,John and Links,Jonathan

Examines health issues, scientific understanding of causes, and possible future approaches to control of the major environmental health problems in industrialized and developing countries. Topics include how the body reacts to environmental pollutants; physical, chemical, and biological agents of environmental contamination; vectors for dissemination (air, water, soil); solid and hazardous waste; susceptible populations; biomarkers and risk analysis; the scientific basis for policy decisions; and emerging global environmental health problems.


Lecture: M W F 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

(5 credits)


No Maximum


Prerequisite: College courses in general biology, algebra, and physics or chemistry.

This course is required for MPH students. Optional Q&A and discussion sessions are on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m.


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180.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail






Wills-Karp,Marsha



(12 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail




180.860.01 SPECIAL STUDIES MHS ESSAY

Required of all students in the departmental MHS degree program. Provides the opportunity for the student to work with his/her advisor to formulate, research, finalize, and gain approval of the required essay.

(1 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail


Consent required for all students.




182.810.01 FIELD PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEERING

Focuses on a mentored, hands-on practical public health experience, which involves meaningful participation and interaction with public health professionals.

(variable credits)


No Maximum

MSPH-OEH students in EHS only

Pass/Fail

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182.850.01 SPECIAL STUDIES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ENGINEERING MSPH ESSAY



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Lees,Peter

Students work with their advisors to formulate, research, finalize, and gain approval of their master’s essay, which is based on a required Independent Professional Project (IPP). Students write the essay as a professional report summarizing the findings of the IPP. This represents a substantive application of professional technical skills through the process of collecting and summarizing data and reviewing appropriate literature. One credit is awarded at the completion of each of three stages: 1) submission of an acceptable proposal, 2) submission of an acceptable report, and 3) successful completion of a seminar at the end of the program.


(variable credits)



Pass/Fail

Consent required for some students

Course only available to MSPH OEH PTIB students - they do not need consent.

The student’s advisor serves as course instructor. Successful completion of the MSPH Essay is required for graduation from the program.

1-2 credits. Students choose credits based on the milestones for completing the MSPH OEH Essay. The number of credits will be chosen by the advisor.


1. Synthesize, integrate, and apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a workplace exposure assessment/management problem

2. Augment their training by pursuing an independent project within their particular area of interest or specialized competency

3. Prepare a professional report on their findings

4. Present in an oral seminar setting


Course Change Information: Hybrid

Epidemiology

340.601.01 PRINCIPLES OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

Crum,Rosa

Introduces principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation of infectious and noninfectious diseases. Illustrates methods by which studies of the distribution and dynamic behavior of disease in a population can contribute to an understanding of etiologic factors, modes of transmission, and pathogenesis. Presents different types of study design, including randomized trials, case-control and cohort studies, risk estimation and causal inferences. Demonstrates the relationship between epidemiology and the development of policy. Laboratory problems provide experience in epidemiologic methods and inferences, illustrating a common-vehicle epidemic; the spread of infectious disease in school, home, and community; epidemiological aspects of a noninfectious disease; vaccination; the epidemiological approach to health services evaluation; rates of morbidity and mortality; sensitivity and specificity; and life table methods. No auditors permitted.

(5 credits)



1. Describe basic epidemiologic methods and study design

2. Critically review published epidemiologic papers and assess the validity of their design and their inferences

3. Explain the role of epidemiologic methods in uncovering the etiology of disease and other health states in order to prevent disease and improve health

4. Identify the place of epidemiology in outbreak investigation and surveillance


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Lecture: M W F 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM



MPH students only


Lab: M W F 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lab: M W F 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lab: M W F 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Lab: M W F 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Special Lab Number: 340.901

5. Explain how epidemiologic methods are used in evaluating screening programs and health interventions, and in the development of health policy

Learning Materials:

(Book) Epidemiology

Gordis, Leon

ISBN: 978-1-4557-3733-8

Elsevier; 5th edition (2014)

Amazon

$46.00


340.655.01 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RESEARCH

Ford,Daniel and Bandeen-Roche,Karen

Provides an intensive two-week introduction to clinical research methods, emphasizing epidemiological & biostatistical methods.

(6 credits)



1. Define a research question


Lecture: M T W TH F 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM



Pass/Fail

Prerequisite: Students must preregister and prior submission of an abstract for a research project is required through:https://ictrweb.johnshopkins.edu/ictr/event/courseReg.cfm.

Participants need to register with the Course Coordinator, Laura Camarata at [email protected] and https://ictrweb.johnshopkins.edu/ictr/event/courseReg.cfm. Registration opens June 6th at this website. Course is held in 2400 E Monument St, Room 1500Q.

Course Change Information: Hybrid

2. Describe the steps involved in conducting clinical research

3. Review and evaluate the main study designs used in clinical research: case-control, cohort, clinical trials, cross-sectional, meta-analyses

4. Explain the basis of statistical analyses of clinical research studies

5. Describe the methodological basis of diagnostic and prognostic testing

6. Prepare and review a research project

Days & Times with Start & End Dates: Jul 11, 2016 - Jul 22, 2016



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340.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE EPIDEMIOLOGY


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





340.820.01 THESIS RESEARCH EPIDEMIOLOGY

(variable credits)


No Maximum





Extradepartmental

550.867.01 INTRODUCTION TO MPH STUDIES

Diener-West,Marie

Introduces full-time MPH students to their educational program. Includes discussion group sessions with summer mentor faculty, enrichment seminars, required readings, and a final paper.


(0 credits)


No Maximum

Full-time MPH students completing program in 11 months (starting in July and ending in May)

Pass/Fail

Course Fee: 9.0000

Administered by the faculty on the MPH executive board who will be serving as mentors to the students. The faculty advisors will review the final paper (the goals analysis).



1. Define the interdisciplinary nature of public health

2. Articulate national and international perspectives of public health problems

3. Plan their educational program through the Individual Goals Analysis Paper



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550.870.01 SS/R: OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE RESIDENCY-PRACTICUM YEAR

Litow,Francesca and Schwartz,Brian

Occupational medicine resident physicians peform a series of clinical, administrative, regulatory, and plant-based rotations throughout the year.


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Residency training.

Pass/Fail

Depends on rotations, courses, and research workload.




550.880.01 SS/R: GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY-MPH

Lam,Clarence

Forthcoming


(1 credits)


No Maximum

Restricted to MPH/GPMR during MPH year

Pass/Fail



1. Prepare residents in the theoretical, practical, and clinical knowledge and skills essential to leadership roles in the design, management, and evaluation of population-based approaches to health

2. Provide training in the teaching, research, and practice of preventive medicine

3. Instill in residents the ability to synthesize clinical and population-based approaches to disease prevention and health promotion

4. Enable residents to view health issues on a broad continuum from local to international perspective

5. Apply knowledge toward the protection of the public's health

6. Provide residents with the management and epidemiologic skills needed to address the overall health needs of underserved populations


550.890.01 SS/R: GENERAL PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY-RESIDENCY YEAR

Lam,Clarence

(variable credits)

Range of 6-16 credits



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Prepare residents in the theoretical, practical, and clinical knowledge and skills essential to leadership roles in the design, management, and evaluation of population-based approaches to health.



No Maximum

Restricted to GPMR during post MPH year.

Pass/Fail


1. Prepare residents in the theoretical, practical, and clinical knowledge and skills essential to leadership roles in the design, management, and evaluation of population-based approaches to health

2. Provide training in the teaching, research, and practice of preventive medicine

3. Instill in residents the ability to synthesize clinical and population-based approaches to disease prevention and health promotion

4. Enable residents to view health issues on a broad continuum from local to international perspective

5. Apply knowledge toward the protection of the public's health

6. Provide residents with the management and epidemiologic skills needed to address the overall health needs of underserved populations

7. Residents will participate in a core course of modules known as "Fundamentals of General Preventive Medicine." Approximately 10 modules will be offered annually. Examples include Health Care Delivery; Injury Epidemiology and Prevention; Health Promotion; and Public Health Preparedness



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550.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM (NON DEPARTMENTAL)


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

Please consult MPH Program Office before registering for course, [email protected]

Credits are determined in conjunction with the MPH practicum coordinator


Course Change Information: TermId Hybrid Recommended CourseFormat CourseOfferRationaleNote ClassroomNeeds CommunityInvolvComponent CommunityInvolvNote AdministrativeCourseFee.09/23/2015;



Health Behavior and Society

410.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE HEALTH, BEHAVIOR AND SOCIETY


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail


All MPH students are required to do a capstone project.

Number of credits depends upon the scope and nature of their project.





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410.850.01 MHS RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND SOCIETY

Smith,Katherine Clegg and German,Danielle

Introduces MHS Social Factors students to hands-on social science research for public health. Provides an opportunity to work extensively with a doctorally trained research mentor. Prepares students to participate in social science research initiatives. Builds students' research knowledge and skills.


(variable credits)


No Maximum

HBS MHS students

Pass/Fail

Can vary per term depending on hours spent on research practicum




410.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM: HEALTH BEHAVIOR AND SOCIETY


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





415.840.01 SS/R: GENETIC COUNSELING

Madeo,Anne


Lecture: TBA

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail




Health Policy and Management


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300.610.01 PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY

Anderson,Gerard

Introduces MPH students to the policy process and some of the main policy issues confronting public health today. Presents an analytical model of the policy process called the eightfold path, which divides the policy process into the steps that a policy analyst can use to either better understand the policy process and or to become a more effective advocate for policy change. Presents a number of policy issues confronting public health policy makers today (e.g. gun policy, obesity, injuries, chronic conditions, access to care). Introduces strategies for conducting a literature synthesis of a policy issue.


Lecture: T TH 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM

(4 credits)


No Maximum

undergraduate and interdivisional students are not permitted in this section




1. Identify the main policy issues facing public health

2. Describe a rational approach to public health policy making

3. Write a literature synthesis

4. Develop policy options and evaluate policy alternatives

5. Prepare effective policy documents

6. Identify different options for communicating policy recommendations


300.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail




300.840.01 SPECIAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH IN HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

Not required for this course type

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

student and faculty determine approporiate number of credits for each registration period





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300.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM: HPM


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





301.820.01 THESIS RESEARCH IN HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

PhD students register after successful passing of the school-wide preliminary oral exam to conduct their dissertation work.

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

students and faculty determine appropriate number of credits of registration for each term




306.601.01 INTRODUCTION TO BIOETHICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

Kass,Nancy and Kahn,Jeff

Introduces MPH students to the basic principles and frameworks for research and public health ethics as well as concepts in professional and research integrity as a public health professional. Explores both domestic and global health examples. Focuses on introductory material on public health ethics, research ethics and professional integrity.


Lecture: T 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM

(1 credits)



undergraduate students are not permitted in this course


Prerequisite:

Jointly offered with Bioethics



1. Distinguish the principles and frameworks of bioethics, public health ethics, and research ethics

2. Apply the principles and frameworks of bioethics to real cases in public health practice and public health research

3. Describe what challenges exist to professional integrity for public health practice and research

4. Articulate the norms and requirements of the responsible conduct of public health practice and research




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315.862.01 PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS CERTIFICATE PRACTICUM

Bunker,Edward and Weiner,Jonathan

Provides students in the Public Health Informatics Certificate Program with an integrated experience on the use of information technology in a health sciences environment. Students have an opportunity to participate in informatics and information technology issues in real-world settings. Students are placed based on their individual goals and interests and the preceptors’ needs. Students join an active work group and are supervised directly or indirectly by the practicum preceptor. Students already in degree seeking programs may use their required capstone/practicum to count towards their Informatics practicum as long as it is relevant to the field of Informatics.


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Students enrolled in the Health Informatics Certificate only

Pass/Fail


practicum site must be approved and completion of required coursework confirmed prior to registration

Prerequisite: All Public Health Informatics Certificate requirements must be taken before or concurrently with the practicum.

Students reigster for either 2 or 3 credits for the practicum, after consultation with the certificate director.




International Health

220.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail







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Mental Health

330.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE MENTAL HEALTH


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





330.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM: MENTAL HEALTH


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

260.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





260.820.01 THESIS RESEARCH MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





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Casadevall,Arturo



(12 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail




260.840.01 SS/R: MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail




260.851.01 LABORATORY ROTATIONS

All departmental Sc.M. and doctoral students spend two and three terms, respectively, participating in the research activities of departmental faculty's laboratories. Students select appropriate rotations in consultation with their academic advisors and the departmental Graduate Program Committee.

Lecture: TBA

(4-8 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail


Consent of rotation supervisor required.

TBA




260.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM: MMI


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail






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Population, Family and Reproductive Health

380.800.01 MPH CAPSTONE POPULATION, FAMILY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH


(2 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





380.895.01 MPH PRACTICUM: PFRH


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail





Extradepartmental

550.845.20 COMPREHENSIVE OR PRELIMINARY ORAL EXAM FOR PART TIME INTERNATIONAL DRPH STUDENTS

Since US Immigration laws require that all International students must be enrolled full time when on campus, students must complete their departmental/program comprehensive examination or their School preliminary oral examination enrolled as a full-time student during the time period of the exam.

(2 credits)


No Maximum

Enrollment restricted to international part time Doctor of Public Health degree students who intend to be on campus to complete their departmental/program comprehensive exam or their Departmental or School preliminary oral exam.

Pass/Fail

Please enroll with your advisor. Full time enrollment for part time students engaged in on campus/in person academic activities is defined as 2 term credits (16 contact hours) per week.




INTERNATIONAL COHORT

Population, Family and Reproductive Health

380.755.60 POPULATION DYNAMICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Mosley,Henry and Liu,Li

(2 credits)


REGULAR TERM, REGULAR COHORT (BLENDED)


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Provides an overview of population dynamics globally and its implications for public health program planning at the national and local levels. Students learn how to locate data sources for key demographic indicators and how to calculate and interpret measures of fertility, mortality and migration in populations. Introduces the principles of population projections students learn how to utilize projections in planning for public health interventions.


Lecture: TH 1:30 PM - 3:20 PM



None


Prerequisite: None

There is only one in-class lecture. All other lectures are online.

Lab: TH 1:30 PM-3:20 PM

Lab: TH 1:30 PM-3:20 PM

Lab: TH 1:30 PM-3:20 PM

Lab: TH 3:30 PM-5:20 PM

Lab: TH 3:30 PM-5:20 PM

Lab: TH 3:30 PM-5:20 PM

Special Lab Number: 380.955




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Extradepartmental

550.630.81 PUBLIC HEALTH BIOLOGY

Korch,George and Coulombe,Pierre

(3 credits)


DISTANCE EDUCATIONDistance Education courses must have consent of instructor to be taken as audit. All students must complete the Introduction to Online Learning course prior to enrolling in any distance education course

Students can find information about the course, course dates, and directions for registration at the course website: http://distance.jhsph.edu/oll/


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Discusses the molecular, cellular, physiological, genetic and immunological determinants of human diseases and disease susceptibility, including infectious disease, nutritional deficiencies, reproductive and developmental anomalies, and effects of exposures to toxic environmental agents. Explores ecological principles that determine the distribution of infectious disease in human populations, and how principles of the human immune system provide the rationale for methods of immunization. Focuses how biological principles help to understand the development, treatment and prevention of disease, and to assess risk from potentially hazardous agents and behaviors.



No Maximum


Prerequisite: Introduction to Online Learning

Jointly offered with BIOCHEM,MMI

Content similar to 550.630.01


1. Describe the molecular, cellular, and physiological bases of selected human diseases and conditions

2. Describe the ecological principles that determine the distribution of infectious disease in human populations

3. Explain the role of genetic determinants in human disease and disease susceptibility

4. Describe biological principles that underlie the development of disease prevention, control, and management programs

5. Describe biological principles that underlie risk assessment from potentially hazardous agents and behaviors



410.672.81 INTRODUCTION TO CAMPAIGNING & ORGANIZING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

Jernigan,David and Hines,Ayelet

Introduces students to a key area of knowledge in public health practice: the principles and methods of community organizing and campaigning for policy and structural change. Focuses on how to mobilize the right people at the right time, with the right demands, to change public policies to promote health. Complements other courses in the school that look at advocating within policy processes or by using the mass media by placing these strategies in the context of the practical daily work and thinking of people who plan and carry out policy change campaigns at grassroots and grasstop levels.


(3 credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

Prerequisite:



1. Critically evaluate community organizing as a behavioral intervention to support public health policy change

2. Describe the purpose and methods of campaign planning and execution

3. Identify key lessons to be learned from campaigns in other arenas

4. Recognize that real improvements in people’s lives have been achieved by citizens like them running hard-hitting campaigns

5. Select the most appropriate campaign approaches for particular situations

6. Develop a basic campaign plan to address a real-world problem



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300.615.81 THE TOOLS OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE

Resnick,Beth A.

Introduces the core functions of public health and the core competencies for public health professionals. Students assess their strengths, as well as academic and professional goals. Presents case studies to raise student awareness of and potential problem solving approaches to many present day public health practice challenges including management and personnel decision-making, cultural sensitivity, communicating with the media, outbreak and emergency response. Familiarizes students with the core competencies and encourages development through courses, the public health practicum, and future career advancement.


(1 credits)


No Maximum

undergraduate and interdivisional students are not permitted in this section


Prerequisite: Introduction to Online learning

Course is an offspring of 300.603



1. Identify the importance of the core functions, problem solving approaches, and public health workforce competencies to address real world public health problems

2. Conduct a self-assessment to determine personal strengths and weaknesses, and goals for competency development

3. Gain a foundation to prepare for your practicum, as well as for personal career advancement and development



221.606.81 TRAINING METHODS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR HEALTH WORKERS

Brieger,William

Identifies the role of training and continuing education as an important component of health service and personnel management. Participants are guided through the steps of planning training and continuing education activities for a range of health workers from managers to village volunteers. Draws on real-life examples from community-directed onchocerciasis control, village health worker programs, and patent medicine vendor training programs, to name a few. Participants prepare a training plan that includes needs assessment instruments, procedures for involving the trainees in their own learning, instructional objectives, appropriate learning methods and delivery modes, resource and budget needs, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and follow-up supervision.


(4 credits)


No Maximum


Prerequisite: Introduction to Online Learning.





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221.688.81 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL FOUNDATIONS OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Brieger,William

Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand individual, community, and organizational behaviors and change processes in cross-cultural and developing countries settings as a foundation for planning appropriate Primary Health Care (PHC) programs. Students learn to outline the contributions of social and behavioral science theory in the planning and implementation of culturally relevant PHC programs; will utilize social and behavioral theories to understand individual, social network, organizational, community, and policy maker health related behaviors; and identify the factors that promote and inhibit community involvement in PHC program development and implementation.


(4 credits)


No Maximum


Prerequisite: Introduction to Online Learning.



1. Outline the contributions of social and behavioral science theory in the planning and implementation of PHC programs

2. Apply relevant social and behavioral theories to diagnose and discuss individual, social network, organizational, community, and policy-maker behaviors associated with the planning, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of community-based programs

3. Identify the factors that promote and inhibit community involvement in PHC program development and implementation, and outline indigenous management strategies to sustain PHC at the community level


Extradepartmental

550.860.82 ACADEMIC & RESEARCH ETHICS AT JHSPH

Vernick,Jon

Examines academic and research ethics at JHSPH in a series of online interactive modules. Focuses on information about the academic ethics code and responsible conduct of research at the School. Explores issues of academic integrity such as proper ethical conduct and referencing, and discusses violations such as plagiarism and cheating, relative to case studies that illustrate situations faced by students and faculty in the academic setting. Addresses topics that include responsible conduct of research, authorship, data management, data ownership, guidelines for professional conduct, research fraud or scientific misconduct, federal and institutional guidelines related to research using human and animal subjects and ethical issues involving vulnerable subjects in research.


(0 credits)




1. Describe and explain the policies and procedures that govern academic integrity and ethical conduct of research in the school

2. Practice proper attribution when referencing sources in academic assignments and scholarly works

3. Avoid violations of academic and research integrity such as plagiarism, cheating, research fraud and scientific misconduct

4. Conduct research in a responsible and professional manner with attention to maintaining integrity relative to authorship, data management and ownership, and protection of human and animal rights

INTERNET MODULE


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No Maximum

Auditing not permitted

Pass/Fail

All students must complete during their first term of matriculation; failure to do so will result in blockage of further course registration.

Course Change Information: ContactPerson



221.675.91 KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZATION WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

Santosham,Mathuram

Stimulates new insights on how research can be applied to define and promote programs, policies and change. Explores key approaches to employing research agendas and findings to enhancement of health and well-being across local, national and international communities. These include, among other things, education and advocacy approaches to influencing policy and political change through research knowledge. Also examines systematic approaches to employing research and findings to facilitate change. Leading Indigenous researchers serve as guest faculty and share case examples of knowledge mobilization to address Indigenous interests. Among other activities, participants initiate development of a blueprint to translate research specific to their interests to enhancement of well-being in local communities and beyond.

(2 credits)

Course not offered until 2018 - 2019


1. Define and describe how research can be used to develop and promote programs, policies and change

2. Identify opportunities for translating knowledge to action in Indigenous communities

U.S., NOT A HOPKINS FACILITY


Lecture: M T W TH F 8:30 AM - 2:20 PM




Prerequisite: Experience living and working in indigenous settings.

3. Develop a draft plan to translate research knowledge to enhancing well-being of communities where they live

4. Present this plan to a group of national/international stakeholders for review and input



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415.851.92 SUPERVISED CLINICAL ROTATIONS: GENETIC COUNSELING

Erby,Lori

Offers clinical placements in adult, pediatric, and prenatal genetic centers in the Baltimore-Washington area. Provides opportunity to learn about genetic conditions by their impact on individuals and their families, and about roles of the genetic counselor. Provides a wide range of clinical experiences over the course of multiple placements.


(variable credits)


No Maximum

Pass/Fail

Jointly offered with NIH

Students should register for 4 credits in terms 1-4 and 2 credits in the summer term.



1. Demonstrate skills required to practice in a clinical genetic counseling setting

2. Critique developing counseling skills


BETHESDA, MD,NOT A HOPKINS FACILITY


410.658.94 HEALTH COMMUNICATION PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT FOR BEHAVIOR CHANGE

INTERNATIONAL, NOT A HOPKINS FACILITY

Purohit,Neetu

Provides an overview of concepts and theories in communication with a focus on health behavior change. Explains the importance of health behavior as a contributor to current public health problems and the role of behavior change communication; describes methods of communications needs assessment. Also provides the approaches, conceptual tools in planning and management of communication processes in hospitals and out-reach programs in health services, and to develop skills for effective communication with clients and other stakeholders.


(3 credits)


No Maximum




1. Describe the role and importance of communication in health care;

2. Identify steps in the communication planning process;

3. Develop a health communication plan and strategy;

4. Develop matrix of targeted behavior, audience, key messages, media choice, and indicators of change;

5. Describe dimensions of interpersonal communication and PLOT;

6. Describe approaches to media advocacy, and basic principles and approaches to counseling.



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319.606.94 HEALTH ECONOMICS AND COST EFFECTIVENESS

Kanjilal,Barun

Introduces economic concepts and principles for better resource management in the health care sector. Examines the public finance approach to policy questions relating to the role of government and other stakeholders. Acquaints students with the methodologies of both cost and demand analyses. Demonstrates how to make use of such analyses in policy planning and evaluation, including practical skills in cost effectiveness analysis of public health services and programs.


(3 credits)


No Maximum

Only students enrolled in the cooperative MPH program with Indian Institute for Health Management Research may enroll in this course




1. Describe basic concepts of health economics and of public finance

2. Describe the relationships between health and economic development in developing countries

3. Explain economic basis for cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis and undertake such analyses

4. Analyze cost and cost behavior in hospital environments

5. Apply methodologies of both cost and demand analyses


319.607.94 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTH



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Saxena,Tanjul

Focuses on the skills necessary for managing people in the health organizations and systems. Introduces concepts of human resource management in the context of organizations including organizational characteristics, learning organizations, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, job analysis and evaluation, performance appraisal, career planning, motivation, leadership, team work, and managing employee relations.


(3 credits)


No Maximum

Course is limited to students enrolled in cooperative MPH program



1. Explain the characteristics of organizational culture

2. Describe the organizational context in which human resource management activities take place

3. Describe how human resource planning can be used as a systematic approach to the acquisition, use, and deployment of people in organizations

4. Conduct a job analysis and evaluation

5. Outline the nature of the contract between the employer and an employee

6. Identify key issues in performance appraisal, training, and employee development

7. Explain the main features of the collective relationships between employers and employees

8. Describe the characteristics of a learning organization


Cancelled - Department

390.677.01 DATABASE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION IN CLINICAL RESEARCH

Punjabi,Naresh

Presents basic concepts of relational database design for clinical and basic research. Topics covered include: a) development of data collection forms, b) design of a relational database, c) data quality control, and d) importing and exporting collected data across different platforms.


(2 credits)



1. Construct a database environment for efficient storage and access of data

2. Perform queries for data quality control and exportation to statistical packages for analysis

3. Describe the relational database environment


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Lecture: M W TH 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM



Restricted to individuals in the SOCI certificate program or GTPCI students.

Pass/Fail


All students must get consent from instructor (Naresh Punjabi) or GTPCI Academic Coordinator (Kristi Baschnagel)

First in a five-course series; held in a computer lab.

Course Change Information: Hybrid Recommended CourseFormat CourseOfferRationaleNote ClassroomNeeds ClassroomNeedsNote CommunityInvolvComponent CatalogStatus AdministrativeCourseFee.06/20/2016;


380.755.81 POPULATION DYNAMICS AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Mosley,Henry and Becker,Stan

Provides an overview of population dynamics globally and its implications for public health program planning at the national and local levels. Students learn how to locate data sources for key demographic indicators and how to calculate and interpret measures of fertility, mortality and migration in populations. Introduces the principles of population projections students learn how to utilize projections in planning for public health interventions.


(2 credits)



None


Prerequisite: None





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