I am co-developing this course with Dr. Julie Pourtois. Course syllabus will be available soon. 

Course description:

Health misinformation, ranging from unsupported claims about the benefits of juice cleanses and (debunked) claims about vaccines causing autism, often comes couched in buzzwords, statistics, and visualizations to create an illusion of scientific legitimacy. Students in this course will use quantitative reasoning tools and common data manipulation techniques to identify and confront misinformation, especially in the context of healthcare. Students will learn these skills through a combination of lectures, in-class discussions, and case studies drawn from social media, advertisements, and other sources.