EPI 654 Spatial Epidemiology introduces students to the objectives, principles, and methods of
spatial analysis and geographic information systems utilized in epidemiology and health
geography, particularly in the study of infectious diseases and health-environment relations.
Through this course, students also learn most of the methods, tools, and techniques available in
this field.
Spatial epidemiology is one of the most essential branches of epidemiology,
investigating the spatial distribution of diseases and associated determinants of health. This
advanced course is introduced into the School of Health Sciences program according to students’
requests and interests in consultation with the Public Health faculty member.
