BSPH 3700 - ESSENTIALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY

[3 Credits]

Essentials of Epidemiology introduces the basic concepts, methods and tools of data collection to describe and analyze public health problems. This course will focus on the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation, appropriate summaries and displays of data, and the use of statistical approaches to describe the health of populations. Topics include the usage of rates, ratios and proportions; methods of adjustment; basic study designs; and methods and processes for addressing population health needs and challenges.