Introduction to Epidemiology ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an exploration of the basic principles of epidemiology. Students will learn how to identify and describe problems, formulate research hypotheses, select appropriate research study designs, and apply the results to prevent and control disease and health-related events. They will also acquire a solid foundation of basic causal theory for identifying determinants of adverse health-related states or events and will gain a better understanding of the biological principles underlying the natural causes of disease.