Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Catalog description

In this course, students learn the role of epidemiology and biostatistics in disease prevention. Students learn a variety of exposure-disease models related to disease pathways and occurrence prevention. Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of epidemiological study designs, and how to interpret the analysis to draw conclusions from these studies. Students will utilize different data sources and will learn the difference between primary and secondary data. Students will calculate disease rates and measures of association and develop skills to assess the scope and magnitude of the risk factors that influence health outcomes.