PPH 7020 - Public Health Epidemiology

Credit Hour(s): 3

Course Description: This is an introduction to epidemiology; including historical foundations, basic concepts, research designs, infectious diseases, screening, the influence of chance, bias, and confounding, and practical applications. The course discusses the calculation and interpretation of measures of frequency, association, and public health impact. Emphasis is placed on epidemiological principles, concepts, and methods used within public health settings. Students will complete an applied data project.

Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following programs: Epidemiology - Cert, Public Health - MPH, Public Health Leadership- Cert.

Course Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Grade Mode: Standard