MPH 224 - Epidem-Science of Disease Disc

Campus: Springfield

Description:

This course focuses on epidemiologic concepts and methods critical to the understanding of how often disease occur in different groups of people and why. The students will be introduced to (1) epidemiologic technical terms, (2) elements of descriptive epidemiology, (3) disease outbreak investigation, and (4) sources of public health data. The role of epidemiology in improving local and international public health and through investigation and policy impact will be studied through use of critical case studies.

Special Instructions:

Restricted to undergraduate students.

Option 1

Course Level: Undergraduate

Credit: 3

Term(s): Fall , Spring , Summer