HLTH 657MApplication of Artificial Intelligence in Health

This course focuses on the application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in the field of in healthcare and public health settings. Big data sources available for population health studies will be introduced to students and challenges related to AI in health data will also be discussed. The learning activities consist of lectures, student-led journal club discussions and a term paper to propose the application of ML techniques to solve population health or public health problems. Students who do not have the prerequisites but have completed an equivalent course that provides programming skills may be permitted to enrol in the course at the instructor’s discretion.