NS 4800

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NS 4800
Implementation and Impact in Global and Public Health

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

This course examines the factors that compromise the impact of policies, programs and interventions in health, nutrition and other sectors, the strategies to address these and the ways in which implementation research can assist.  Case studies, analytical frameworks, guest speakers and classroom discussions are used to provide a deep understanding of "the implementation problem" and develop analytical skills applicable to a wide range of problems and settings.

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: junior, senior or graduate standing or with permission of instructor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: for GPHS students, NS 1600 and NS 2600 will be helpful.

Outcomes
  • Describe the reasons for slow progress in addressing undernutrition, obesity and other public health or public policy problems.
  • Describe the reasons for slow progress in addressing undernutrition, obesity and other public health or public policy problems.
  • Describe the many forms of research that can help strengthen implementation.
  • This course relates to the following DNS overall learning outcomes: "Integrate knowledge from the biological and social sciences to address nutrition and health problems facing individuals, societies and governments."

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • 17602 NS 4800   SEM 101

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  • Taught in Washington, DC. The is part of the Cornell in Washington program. Enrollment limited to: Cornell-in-Washington students.Prerequisite: Junior, senior or grad standing, or with permission of the instructor. For GPHS students, having taken NS 1600 and NS 2600 will be helpful.