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Examines the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) software (ArcGIS Pro) as a tool for integrating, manipulating, and displaying public health-related spatial data. Covers mapping, geocoding, and manipulations related to data structures and topology. Introduces the spatial science paradigm: Spatial Data, GIS, and Spatial Statistics. Uses selected case studies to demonstrate concepts along this paradigm. Focuses on using GIS to generate and refine hypotheses about public health-related spatial data in preparation for a formal statistical analysis. Discusses topics related to spatial statistical modeling throughout (although not a required part of the curriculum). Includes both lecture and lab formats with GIS concepts and software-specific details demonstrated during the lab portions.