INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY

POPHLTH 805

Focuses on the use of viewpoints and design/analytical tools to render possible the estimation of causal effects in epidemiologic studies. Students learn about the rationale and use of study designs/analytic tools that build upon but are substantially different from the most common approaches used in epidemiologic research (experimental studies, case-control studies, and cohort studies).

POPHLTH 798

The main emphasis is the design and interpretation of epidemiologic studies. Includes hands-on experience in the evaluation of epidemiologic evidence, the analysis of epidemiologic data, and the discussion of strategies aimed to improve study validity and efficiency.

NUTRSCI 379

Provides undergraduate students of all disciplines with an introduction to the field of epidemiology. As the "detectives of public health," epidemiologists investigate the causes of disease, track outbreaks, screen and monitor the health of populations, and design studies to track health over time. Epidemiological research is used to identify groups at-risk for disease, guide public health programs and policies and generate hypotheses about the causes of diseases which can inform further research. Also examines association and causality, study design, and limitations to epidemiological evidence, drawing from real examples, both current and historical.

POPHLTH 806

Apply and extend methodologic knowledge learned in prior courses in the Population Health Sciences epidemiology methods sequence to selected key activities of a practicing epidemiologic researcher, including: study implementation; scientific writing and presentation; manuscript and grant peer-reviewing; measurement validation, simulation studies and sensitivity analyses; and, commonly-used epidemiology field instruments and methods.

POPHLTH 904

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.