SPECIAL TOPICS IN EPIDEMIOLOGY

POPHLTH 904

Course Description

In-depth focus on current areas of epidemiologic investigation. Each semester one or more modules (e.g., cardiovascular, cancer, infectious diseases, women's health, international, etc.) will be offered.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.92

3.97% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.1% from Historical

A Rate

88%

13.03% from Historical

Class Size

-27.4% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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