BIOL 4300Epidemiology

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This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of epidemiology. The focus is on methods used to collect data and establish causation, as well as application of epidemiologic methods to public health policy. Examining the many ways diseases/health related states are defined, challenges to study design and data analysis, outbreak investigation, and ethical considerations are emphasized throughout the course (F). Prerequisites: ENGL 0999 unless exempt.