BIO 338 - Epidemiology

The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the basic concepts of epidemiology, and to selected specific areas of interest of this population-based, numeric science, The class will concentrate on concepts of disease surveillance and measurement, risk factor evaluation (e.g. study designs) and analyses of epidemiologic data. Class topics will illustrate key epidemiologic concepts using historic studies and current public health and emerging disease issues. Students will have the opportunity to work on case studies, problems sets, and class activities to help link concepts discussed in lecture to real world situations.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 232