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EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

POPHLTH 801
Course Description

Introduces basic methods to studying the epidemiology of infectious diseases and reviews infectious diseases of major public health importance. Covers the basics of microbiology, immunology, and laboratory-based methods and the principles of disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, mathematical models of disease transmission, and prevention strategies. The etiology, epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of ancient, modern, and emerging infectious diseases will be examined.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

4.23% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

31.72% from Historical

Class Size
10

-37.17% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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