MPHE 6330 Applied Epidemiology

This course will improve the skills needed by health professionals to examine problems and make decisions based on the application of epidemiological concepts and methods.  Environmental, individual, and biological determinants of diseases will be reviewed.  Epidemiologic tools to be presented include the use of vital statistics and rates, descriptive studies, observational studies, and experimental studies. Basic concepts of biostatistics are also discussed in the context of public health and health promotion studies. (3 credit hours)

Credits

3

Distribution

Exercise Science