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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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HM 807  Introduction to Critical Reading in Public Health

Semester:
Summer of odd years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Academic or professional background in public health and/or public health related discipline
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Public Health major or approval of college.
Description:
Critical reading skills. Understanding reporting guidelines. Causal Inference, Understanding and identifying bias. Case-study approach to literature in public health problem solving and decision making.
Effective Dates:
US13 - SS18


HM 807  Practical Application and Critical Thinking Synthesis in Public Health

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Academic or professional background in public health and/or public health related discipline
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Public Health Major or approval of college.
Description:
Critical thinking, reading skills, explanations, problem solving, and decision making in public health using case studies. Questioning assumptions, identifying bias, determining causality, and application of the scientific method. Reporting guidelines and systematic literature reviews.
Effective Dates:
US18 - SS19


HM 807  Practical Application and Critical Thinking in Public Health

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Academic or professional background in public health and/or public health related discipline
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Public Health Major or approval of college.
Description:
Critical thinking, reading skills, explanations, problem solving, and decision making in public health using case studies. Questioning assumptions, identifying bias, determining causality, and application of the scientific method. Reporting guidelines and systematic literature reviews.
Effective Dates:
US19 - Open


PH 807  Practical Application and Critical Thinking in Public Health (Interim Change)

Semester:
Fall of every year, Spring of every year, Summer of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Recommended Background:
Academic or professional background in public health and/or public health related discipline
Restrictions:
Open to students in the Public Health Major or approval of college.
Description:
Critical thinking, reading skills, explanations, problem solving, and decision making in public health using case studies. Questioning assumptions, identifying bias, determining causality, and application of the scientific method. Reporting guidelines and systematic literature reviews.
Effective Dates:
SS24 - Open