PUBH102 Introduction to Epidemiology
The course covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations. Students will be introduced to epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries. Other topics include quantitative aspects of epidemiology, for example, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of association and causality, and study design. Prereq. - MATH150 and PUBH101. Also available through Online Learning.
Prerequisite
MATH150 and PUBH101
Lecture/Lab Ratio
3:0