NU 740 Epidemiology & Population Health
This course provides the student with a foundation in clinical prevention and population health. The student is introduced to the methods used by epidemiologists to assess factors associated with the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations and to read, interpret, and apply literature using epidemiologic and statistical methods. Topics include a discussion of the historical background, practical applications of epidemiology, methods for identifying and evaluating sources of health information, calculation of key epidemiologic measures, investigation techniques, and an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of different study designs. Current concepts of public health, health promotion, evidence-based recommendations, determinants of health, environmental/occupational health, and cultural diversity and sensitivity are integrated throughout the course. The student is taught to interpret epidemiological, biostatistical, occupational, and environmental data in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical prevention and population health.