Understand/Utilization Epidemi

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This course provides a comprehensive examination of epidemiologic principles and methods for application in public health practice. Students apply descriptive and analytic epidemiologic approaches to investigate population health problems, evaluate casual relationships, and interpret findings to inform public health decision-making. Emphasis is placed on study design, measures of disease frequency and association, bias, confounding, effect modification, and critical appraisal of epidemiologic literature. Students analyze contemporary population health issues to translate epidemiologic evidence into practice and policy contexts.