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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PUBH 581 - Advanced Epidemiology


Description:
This course covers descriptive and analytical epidemiological application to social and health sciences with an emphasis on population level health. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Winter).

Credits:
(5)

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

  • Describe the scientific methods, theories, and history underpinning the field of epidemiology.
  • Select and justify the use of appropriate measures (rates, ratios, etc.) to describe morbidity and mortality and determinants of health.
  • Engage analytic techniques including descriptive, graphical, and analytical analyses of data related to a health issue. 
  • Apply epidemiological data to inform evidence based public health practice.
  • Critically appraise epidemiologic research, including research design and methods, causal relationships, error, bias, and confounding factors. 

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/1/18

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