Special Topics in Global Health (390-0-2)

Instructors

Jesse Mcdevitt-irwin

Meeting Info

TBA: Tues, Thurs 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Overview of class

The goal of this course is to introduce students to quantitative research in global health. Using fertility as a case study, students will explore the "demographic transition," a defining feature of modern health marked by rapid fertility and mortality declines around the world.

Students will learn to find and access publicly available health data to explore these questions and develop a research proposal on a topic of their choice related to the demographic transition. The course will provide training in data analysis using R. In the first part of the course, students will make a research proposal. The second part of the course will be dedicated to independent research, with the instructor available for consultation.

Class Materials (Required)

A computer and reliable internet connection are required for this course.

Class Attributes

Face to face: In person, in campus space