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EHS313Health Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Environmental Health Information System

This course on Environmental Health Information Systems (EHIS) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of EHIS and its application in environmental health practice. It explores the framework of EHIS, environmental health tracking networks, and the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn about contemporary EHIS, computer simulation, life-table techniques, and the management of medical and health databases. The course also covers the applications of intranet, internet, electronic library systems, geo-informatics, globalization, and teleconferencing in environmental health.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental HealthInformation SystemsGISData ManagementTeleconferencing

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Health Information Systems (EHIS)

2

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

3

Computer Simulation

4

Life Table Techniques

5

Intranet Applications

6

Electronic Library Systems

7

Geo-informatics

8

Teleconferencing

Total Topics8 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge of environmental health principles

Familiarity with computer systems and databases

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Health Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Public Health Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

GIS Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Data Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Informatics Specialist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government Health AgenciesEnvironmental ConsultingHealthcare OrganizationsResearch InstitutionsNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: Define the following the terms:

2h

Unit 1: Understanding the concept Environmental Health information system and framework of EHIS

2 study hours
  • •Define key terms: Environment, Environmental Health, and Environmental Health Information System.
  • •Discuss the importance of EHIS in promoting and maintaining environmental factors affecting population health.
  • •Understand the role of stakeholders, institutions, and resources in environmental health actions.
Week
2

MODULE 1: Define the following the terms:

2h

Unit 2: Know the contemporary Environmental information systems as used in morbidity surveys, diseases surveillance and disease register

2 study hours
  • •Explore the framework for Environmental Health Information System (EHIS).
  • •Identify tools for information data collection and environmental health tracking.
  • •Discuss the application of Geographical Information System (GIS) in environmental health practice.
Week
3

MODULE 1: Define the following the terms:

2h

Unit 3: Appreciate the application of Geographical information system and global positioning in Environmental Health practice

2 study hours
  • •Examine the role of Geographical Information System (GIS) in environmental health practice.
  • •Understand the use of global positioning systems in environmental health.
  • •Analyze how GIS technology enhances environmental health practices in various programmatic areas.
Week
4

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

2h

Unit 1: Understand how to managed Medical and Health Data base

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of computer simulation in environmental health.
  • •Explore the applications of computer simulation in analyzing air pollutant dispersion and modeling complex systems.
  • •Discuss the use of computer simulations in weather forecasting and risk assessment.
Week
5

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

2h

Unit 2: Application of GIS in Environmental Health practice

2 study hours
  • •Learn about life table techniques in actuarial science and demography.
  • •Understand how to calculate the probability of surviving any particular year of age.
  • •Explore the use of life tables in biology, epidemiology, and product life cycle management.
Week
6

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

2h

Unit 3: Understand the use application intranet and internet

2 study hours
  • •Explore the applications of intranet in environmental health.
  • •Understand the benefits of intranet in workforce productivity and communication.
  • •Discuss the use of intranet as a platform for developing and deploying applications to support business operations.
Week
7

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

2h

Unit 4: Use of electronic library system

2 study hours
  • •Learn about electronic library systems and their benefits.
  • •Understand how to use electronic library systems for online resources and research.
  • •Discuss the advantages of electronic libraries in retrospective search and simultaneous access of multiple files.
Week
8

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

2h

Unit 5: Appreciate geo-informatics globalization and teleconferencing

2 study hours
  • •Explore the application of Geo-information technology in environmental health.
  • •Understand the components of Geo-information technology, including remote sensing, GIS, and GPS.
  • •Discuss the use of remote sensing for data acquisition and information extraction.
Week
9

MODULE 1 Define the following the terms:

2h

Unit 1: Understanding the concept Environmental Health information system EHIS and framework of EHIS

2 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of geo-informatics and its role in globalization.
  • •Explore the use of GIScience trends related to globalization.
  • •Discuss the applications of GIS in global business networks and web GIS.
Week
10

MODULE 1 Define the following the terms:

2h

Unit 2: Know the contemporary Environmental information systems as used in morbidity surveys, diseases surveillance and disease register

2 study hours
  • •Learn about teleconferencing in environmental health information systems.
  • •Understand the structure of teleconferencing and interactive technologies.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of teleconferencing.
Week
11

MODULE 1 Define the following the terms:

3h

Unit 3: Appreciate the application of Geographical information system and global positioning in Environmental Health practice

3 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Module 1: Definitions and Framework of EHIS.
  • •Prepare for Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) 1.
  • •Discuss any challenges encountered in understanding the module content.
Week
12

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

3h

Unit 1: Understand how to managed Medical and Health Data base

3 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Module 2: Computer Simulation and Life Table Techniques.
  • •Prepare for Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) 2.
  • •Discuss any challenges encountered in understanding the module content.
Week
13

MODULE 2 MODULE Computer simulation and life table techniques

4h

Unit 2: Application of GIS in Environmental Health practice

4 study hours
  • •Comprehensive review of all course materials.
  • •Focus on areas of weakness identified during the semester.
  • •Final preparation for the end-of-course examination.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and key terms to ensure comprehensive understanding.

2

Practice applying GIS techniques using sample datasets to reinforce practical skills.

3

Create summary tables comparing different environmental health information systems.

4

Focus on understanding the applications of computer simulation and life-table techniques.

5

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and address any feedback received.

6

Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management and exam technique.

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