HS 230 Introduction to Epidemiology
This course covers foundational concepts through study design for epidemiologic investigations of infectious and chronic diseases. Evaluation of screening programs and health services research will also be discussed. Problems presented in class will provide students with the opportunity for gaining skills in descriptive and analytic epidemiology and will include outbreak investigations, the natural history of infectious diseases, validity of clinical tests, and statistical methodology used for differing types of epidemiologic studies.
Prerequisite
Minimum sophomore standing. Completion of
MA 207 or MA-315; good quantitative skills and some biologic background are also strongly recommended.
Offered
Annual Fall & Spring Semesters