HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 from Coursera

Welcome to an immersive exploration of Urban Health Systems with our expertly developed MOOC, specifically designed for professionals and enthusiasts in Urban Health. This inaugural part of our MOOC series (consisting in 3 MOOCs) launches you into a comprehensive 4-week journey, navigating through multidisciplinary frameworks and analytical observations crucial to understanding urban health complexities.

Attain 2 ECTS credits as you explore pivotal themes, including urbanization-planetary health connections and a “Health in All Policies” approach.

Module 1 solidifies foundational knowledge of systemic approaches and key urban health issues, whereas Module 2 enhances your observational and analytical skills, introducing GIS, data stewardship, and innovative AI tools.

The MOOC culminates with the creation of a systemic flow chart, ensuring a practical, applied understanding, thereby facilitating informed decision-making towards realizing sustainable, health-oriented urban environments. Engage in a profound learning journey where theoretical knowledge harmoniously meets practical application, sculpting the future of Urban Health Systems.

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Syllabus

Week 1 - INTRODUCTION

Week 1 - MODULE 1 A : A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK FOR URBAN HEALTH SYSTEMS - PART1

PLANETARY HEALTH AND URBANIZATION

Week 2 - MODULE 1 B : A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK FOR URBAN HEALTH SYSTEMS - PART2

Week 3 - MODULE 2 A : OBSERVING URBAN HEALTH - PART 1

Week 4 - MODULE 2 B : OBSERVING URBAN HEALTH - PART 2

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Provides an in-depth overview of urban health systems through a multidisciplinary framework, designed for professionals and enthusiasts in the field

Led by Prof. Céline Rozenblat, an expert in urban health, ensuring high-quality instruction and insights

Offers ECTS credits upon completion, providing recognition and validation for participants

Utilizes GIS, data stewardship, and AI tools, equipping learners with practical and cutting-edge techniques for urban health analysis

Provides a comprehensive understanding of planetary health connections and the 'Health in All Policies' approach, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on urban health

Culminates in the creation of a systemic flow chart, fostering practical application of knowledge and informed decision-making

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 with these activities:

Review and Organize Materials

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Reviewing and organizing materials can help you build a solid foundation for the course.

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Gather course materials, including syllabus, notes, and assignments.
Read through the syllabus and note important dates and assignments.
Organize materials into a system that works for you, such as folders or binders.

Review urban planning principles

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Refreshes the foundational understanding of principles used in urban planning, which is a core concept in this course.

Browse courses on Urban Planning

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Read introductory textbooks on urban planning
Summarize key concepts in your own words
Review case studies of successful urban planning projects

Join a peer support group for students in Urban Health

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Provides a collaborative learning environment, allowing students to share experiences, ask questions, and support each other.

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Identify a peer support group focused on Urban Health
Attend virtual or in-person group meetings
Engage in discussions, ask questions, and share experiences with peers

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Explore GIS software tutorials

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Provides hands-on experience in using GIS software, a crucial tool for analyzing urban health data.

Browse courses on GIS

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Identify reputable online GIS tutorials
Follow step-by-step instructions on how to use GIS software
Practice using GIS software with sample datasets

Participate in community health events

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Provides a practical understanding of urban health issues by engaging in community-based activities.

Browse courses on Community Health

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Identify community health organizations
Contact organizations and express interest in volunteering
Participate in health screenings, educational workshops, or other community events

Create a presentation on the health impacts of urbanization

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Creating a presentation on the health impacts of urbanization will help you to synthesize and communicate your understanding of the key issues and challenges.

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Research the health impacts of urbanization
Identify the key themes and issues
Develop a presentation outline
Create the presentation slides
Practice your presentation

Solve data analysis exercises using real-world urban health datasets

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Refines data analysis and problem-solving skills through practical exercises using authentic urban health datasets.

Browse courses on Data Analysis

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Find online platforms or resources that provide data analysis exercises
Identify datasets related to urban health, such as air quality, disease prevalence, or health equity
Practice applying analytical techniques and extracting insights from the datasets

Design a hypothetical urban health intervention

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Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving in addressing urban health challenges through the creation of an intervention plan.

Browse courses on Health Policy

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Identify a specific urban health issue
Research evidence-based interventions
Design and outline a plan for implementing the intervention
Write a proposal summarizing the intervention plan

Develop a data visualization dashboard for urban health indicators

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Enhances data analysis and presentation skills by creating an interactive visualization of urban health metrics.

Browse courses on Data Visualization

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Gather relevant urban health data from credible sources
Select an appropriate data visualization platform or tool
Design and create interactive charts, graphs, and maps
Develop a narrative to explain the insights and trends in the data

Join a hackathon focused on urban health data

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Challenges students to apply their knowledge and skills in a competitive environment, fostering innovation in urban health solutions.

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Identify upcoming urban health hackathons
Form a team or join an existing team
Develop and submit a solution to address a specific urban health challenge
Participate in the hackathon and present your solution to judges

Career center

Learners who complete HEALTHY URBAN SYSTEMS - PART 1 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Urban Designer

Urban Designers plan and design cities and towns, creating healthy and sustainable environments. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of urban design on health and well-being.

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Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurses work with communities to improve health outcomes and prevent disease. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on public health.

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Health Policy Analyst

Health Policy Analysts develop and evaluate policies to improve health outcomes. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of urban health systems, including the role of a "Health in All Policies" approach. The course's focus on multidisciplinary frameworks can also be valuable for understanding the complex factors that influence health policy.

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Statistician

Statisticians collect, analyze, and interpret data, providing insights for decision-making. This course provides a foundation in data stewardship and innovative AI tools, which are essential for working with urban health data. The course's focus on a multidisciplinary framework can also be valuable for understanding the complex factors that influence urban health outcomes.

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Social Worker

Social Workers provide counseling and support to individuals and families, addressing social determinants of health. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on social welfare.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners provide primary and specialty healthcare services, often in underserved or rural areas. This course provides a foundation in urban health systems, which is essential for understanding the health needs of urban populations. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on healthcare delivery.

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Healthcare Consultant

Healthcare Consultants provide advice and support to healthcare organizations on improving their operations and performance. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on multidisciplinary frameworks can also be valuable for understanding the complex factors that influence healthcare delivery.

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Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists investigate the causes and patterns of disease in populations. This course provides a foundation in urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on data stewardship and innovative AI tools can also be valuable for managing and analyzing epidemiological data.

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Environmental Health Scientist

Environmental Health Scientists assess and mitigate environmental health risks, protecting human health from hazards such as air pollution and water contamination. This course provides a foundation in planetary health and urbanization, which are essential for understanding the environmental factors that contribute to urban health issues. The course's focus on GIS and data stewardship can also be valuable for mapping and analyzing environmental health data.

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Community Health Worker

Community Health Workers provide health education and support to individuals and communities, addressing social determinants of health. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on community health.

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Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitians provide nutrition counseling and education to individuals and groups. This course provides a foundation in urban health systems, which is essential for understanding the nutritional needs of urban populations. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on food and nutrition security.

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Healthcare Administrator

Healthcare Administrators plan, organize, and manage healthcare organizations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services. This course provides a foundation in urban health systems, which is essential for understanding the health needs of urban populations. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on healthcare delivery.

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Sociologist

Sociologists study the social and cultural factors that influence human behavior and society. This course provides a foundation in urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on social determinants of health.

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Medical Anthropologist

Medical Anthropologists study the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness. This course provides a foundation in urban health systems, including the role of urbanization in health outcomes. The course's focus on a "Health in All Policies" approach can also be valuable for understanding the impact of policies on health and well-being.

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Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinators organize and manage clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines. This course helps build a foundation in urban health systems, which is essential for understanding the health needs of populations in clinical research. The course's focus on data stewardship and innovative AI tools can also be valuable for managing and analyzing clinical data.

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