Document Type

Syllabus

Publication Date

Spring 2024

Course Description

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health risks, and unintentional injuries. In this course, you will learn to differentiate between the different epidemiological studies. Using a case study approach, you will learn basic qualitative and quantitative methods to measure morbidity and mortality in defined populations, emphasizing the difference between association and causation. You will gain confidence in assessing both the magnitude of global and public health problems, and the success of interventions designed to address them.

Student Outcomes

  • Defend the importance of epidemiology for informing scientific, ethical, economic, and political discussion of health issues
  • Describe a public health problem in terms of person, place, and time
  • Apply the basic terminology and definitions of epidemiology
  • Describe the distinguishing features and utility of the main types of epidemiologic study designs
  • Identify key sources of data for epidemiologic studies
  • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic data

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