EPID 5300 Principles of Epidemiology

3 SCH. The overall purpose of this course is to introduce public health students to epidemiology so that they understand how epidemiology contributes to (1) identifying factors that cause and prevent diseases, and other undesirable physical, social and emotional conditions(2) assessing the public health consequence of disease, (3) describing the natural history and occurrence of diseases, and (4) developing skills to critically evaluate procedures for preventing diseases.
Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
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