PUBH 380 - Epidemiology

Description:
Epidemiology is the scientific study of the determinants, rates, and distribution of disease amongst populations. Formerly HED 380, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Winter, Spring).

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the history, philosophy, and uses for epidemiology.
Compute rates, distributions, and risk of morbidity and mortality.
Explain the ethical principles of research are important to epidemiological design and public health.
Identify basic epidemiological study designs and apply examples of appropriate use.
Assess the use of epidemiological evidence in determining contributory and casual relationships between variables.
Understand the broad application of epidemiology to the field of clinical health, public health practice, and public policy.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/3/18