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Loma Linda University School of Public Health (LLUSPH) Health Geoinformatics Unit invites you to apply for Health Geoinformatics Summer Institute from June 18 to August 31, 2007. Students will receive instruction in the entire certificate program curriculum in health geoinformatics outlined below. Participants can take all courses or as many courses as desired. The program is divided into two sessions. Students enrolled in the first session (June 18 – July 20) will have the opportunity to attend the ESRI International User Conference in San Diego (June 18 – 22). Registration begins on May 21, 2007. Apply now as space may be limited.
The Institute is primarily designed for health professionals and or 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 students with GIS experience/training. In addition, interested students, staff and faculty who would like to learn about GIS applications in health may also apply.
To earn the CHG, students must successfully complete at least 27 academic units as listed below. Core (C) requirements include courses in the two main areas of GIS fundamentals and techniques (17 units) and Health Geographics Electives (E) (at least 7 units). In addition, 3 units of Ethical Issues in Public Health 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).
| First Session (June 18 -- July 20) | ||
| Course | Days | Time |
| ENVH 522 - Principles of GIS (3) (C) | MON, WED | 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 524 - GIS Software Applications and Methods (3) (C) | TUE, FRI | 1 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 535 - Integration of Geospatial Data (2) (C) | THUR | 5 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 537 - Health Care Geographics (2-3) (E) | TUE | 6 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 523 - Practical Issues in GIS (3) (C) | TUE, THUR | 8 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. |
| Second Session (July 23 – August 31) - unless stated otherwise | ||
| ENVH 536 - Spatial Analytic Techniques & GIS (3) (C) | MON, WED | 6 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 521 - Cartography and Mapping (2) (C) (Aug 27 – Aug 31) | MON–THUR FRI |
6 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 539 - GIS for Environmental Health & Safety (2-3) (E) | FRI | 1 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. |
| ENVH 546 - Introduction to Spatial Epidemiology (2) (E) (July 30 – Aug 3) | MON–FRI | 8 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. |
| ENVH 547 - GIS for Public Health Practice (2) (E) | THUR | 8 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. |
Tuition: The cost per unit is US $535 (subject to change)
Housing: Click here to see available accommodation options.
Restaurants: Click here for a list of restaurants.
Information for international students: Catalog
Application process: Apply online at http://www.llu.edu/llu/sph/apply.html.
Last Revised: Mon, Oct 08, 2007
