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TM5517:03

GIS, Writing and Computer Skills for Public Health

External

HECS Band 2

Semester 1.

Staff:

Dr D Canyon (Coordinator),

Ms M Booman

This subject provides a number of very useful technical skills essential for the development, management and presentation of public health projects to a moderate level of proficiency. Topics include writing of grant applications, referencing, project planning, timelines and budgeting, Internet functions, website design and creation, database design, geographical information and positioning systems (GIS/GPS), advanced presentation skills and publishing.

Learning Objectives:

Students will develop a moderate level of proficiency in:

various software packages to assist in project development and management;

Internet functions and how to build a project web site;

use of geographical systems (GIS and GPS);

how to write effective reports, grants and publications;

how to give effective presentations.

Assessment by assignments (80%); examination (20%).