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Geoinformatics

Summer Institute | CHG Requirements | Who could be enrolled | Schedule | Tuition | Housing | Restaurants | International students | Application process | Learner outcome | LLUSPH health geoinformatics | Geoinformatics laboratory | Location | Contact |

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LLU SPH offers Health Geoinformatics Summer Institute

Summer Institute at a glance

The Institute is primarily designed for health professionals and students who have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Qualified candidates must demonstrate computer proficiency, although no previous experience with GIS technology is required. Advanced placement can be considered for applicants with GIS experience/training. In addition, interested LLU students, staff, and faculty who would like to learn about GIS applications in health may also apply.

Students will receive instruction leading to a graduate certificate in the entire certificate program in health geoinformatics as outlined below. Participants can take all courses or as many courses as desired (up to 12 units). The program is divided into two sessions of five weeks per session.

A one-week break between the sessions allows for leisure activities or time to complete required assignments. Among other activities, the institute will feature field trips to the ESRI International User Conference in San Diego and the ESRI campus in Redlands.

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Certificate in Health Geoinformatics (CHG) requirements

To earn the CHG, students must successfully complete at least 23 academic units as listed below. Core (C) requirements include courses in the two main areas of GIS fundamentals and techniques (16 units) and Health Geographics Electives (E) (at least 4 units). In addition, 3 units of Public Health ethics are required. Students who successfully complete the CHG during the summer institute will also receive a free copy of ArcView software with some extensions (Courtesy of ESRI® ) and free student licenses of the TerraSeer Space-Time Analysis Suite (courtesy of TerraSeer®).

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Who could be enrolled?

• Health professionals and students with at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Current LLU students enrolled in a master's or doctoral program
• LLU faculty and staff (tuition benefits may apply)

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Schedule

Session one (First 5 weeks) June 20-July 22	Units
ENVH 522 - Principles of GIS	3(C)
ENVH 523 - Practical Issues in GIS	3(C)
ENVH 524 - GIS Software Applications Technology and Methods	3(C)
ENVH 535 - Integration of Geospatial Data	2(C)
ENVH 537 - Health Care Geographics	2(E)
Session two (Second 5 weeks) Aug 1-Sept 2
ENVH 521 - Cartography and Mapping	2(C)
ENVH 536 - Spatial Analytic Techniques & GIS	3(C)
ENVH 546 - Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology REL 534 - Ethical Issues in Public Health	2(E) 3(C)
ENVH 539 - GIS for Environmental Health & Safety	2(E)
ENVH 547 - GIS for Public Health Practice	2(E)

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Tuition: The cost per unit is US $465 (subject to change)

Restaurants: Click here for a list of restaurants.

Application process: Apply online at http://www.llu.edu/llu/sph/apply.html or contact: Johanny Brito
Phone: (909) 558-7850
Fax: (909) 558-0493
Email: jbrito@llu.edu

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Learner outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Use knowledge in principles of geospatial information science as they relate to health research and practice
• Use State-of-the-Art GIS software applications and techniques for accessing the spatially defined health information and build a related, useful geodatabases
• Use effective geospatial data while producing and publishing customized maps and other visual displays of health data
• Employ GIS-based methods and techniques of spatial analysis that support health research and decision-making in public health practice and policy
• Competently apply geospatial technology and methods in at least one key area of health geographics, such as disease mapping, tracking and assessment of environmental hazards and exposure, health planning and policy, community health, health education and communication, analysis of access to health services, or health care geographics
• Learn how to implement health GIS projects in government, academia, and community settings
• Develop the background and specific skills necessary for career advancement and professional opportunities nationally and internationally
• Meet other scientists and practitioners in the field of health GIS and increase the knowledge and understanding of GIS applications in health

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About LLUSPH health geoinformatics programs

Loma Linda University School of Public Health has demonstrated leadership in the health geoinformatics field by achieving three important geographic information system (GIS) educational "firsts." In 1996 School faculty designed and taught the first graduate-level GIS course offered at a U.S. School of Public Health. This was followed by launching the country's first health geographics bachelor's degree in 1998. A graduate level certificate in health geoinformatics, designed to complement existing degrees offered as professional continuing education, was subsequently approved by the University and has been offered since autumn 2004.

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The Geoinformatics laboratory

The Loma Linda University School of Public Health geoinformatics laboratory is part of the Del E. Webb Memorial Library complex on the University's main campus. The laboratory is available to students in both degree and certificate programs for instruction and research. The spacious facility is equipped with 20 high-end, networked PC workstations. Each is furnished with state-of-the-art ArcGIS software and extensions. The lab also furnishes printers, scanners, and GPS.

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Location: The Geoinformatics Laboratory is located within the Del E. Webb Memorial Library, giving students easy access to the extensive resources available to the University's eight health sciences schools. Click here to see map.

Key contact

Seth Wiafe, MPH, Geoinformatics Unit & Programs
Department of Environmental & Occupational Health
Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Loma Linda, California 92350
Phone: (909) 558-7596
Fax: (909) 558-0493
Email: swiafe@llu.edu

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