BHI 503 - eHealth Systems

Catalog Year 2014-2015

Students are introduced to Internet technologies fostering the emergence of a global connected world. Two topics, namely Web systems and social technologies are covered. The course provides an overview of Web design concepts and skills, including usability and accessibility in a health context, and scripting languages. Emerging client-side technology is explored as well as Web services. Social media and collective intelligence technologies are also applied to enhance health and wellness in communities and create patient-centered or home-based information systems.

PREREQ: Graduate standing or instructor permission
credit: 3