Nov 23, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PUBH 202 - Introduction to Epidemiology

same as Exercise Physiology 202 (3 credits)
This course will provide an introduction to epidemiology, the basic science of public health. The course will cover the historical and ethical context of public health scientific methods, explore basic statistical and epidemiological measures of disease occurrence, describe the strengths and weaknesses of common research designs in determining causality, and examine the use of epidemiological findings in the development of clinical and public policy. Students will also learn how to critically review scientific publications and interpret graphical representation of scientific data. Prerequisites: PUBH 101 PUBH 110  and STAT 101  or STAT 205 . Spring and Fall.