Advanced Epidemiological Methods

Catalog description

Epidemiologic Methods builds on introductory epidemiology courses by providing a more in depth understanding of fundamental epidemiologic principles presented in introductory epidemiologic courses such as study design and bias. In addition, Epidemiologic Methods emphasizes more advanced concepts needed in establishing causal relationships from observational data. It is particularly relevant to students who intend to conduct studies investigating the occurrence and determinants of diseases or who wish to be sophisticated consumers or critics of epidemiologic research conducted by others. The course emphasizes practical application of Epidemiologic Methods to real world problems.