Field Epidemiology Methods

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Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours. Introduction to methods used by epidemiologists; conduct outbreak investigations from start to finish; study design; questionnaire development; interviewing techniques and data analysis; practical component; includes service learning component; required to sign up for EPIAssist; participation in activities with health departments local and regional. Prerequisites: Public health majors, MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics or doctoral students from other disciplines.