Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

PBH330 - O - Introduction to Epidemiology

Credits

3.0

Term

May 18 - Jul 31

Open Seats

23 of 25

Schedule

Course Type

Lecture

Location

Online

Section

O

Faculty

Kathryn Wagner

Prerequisites

MAT.261, PBH.250 or BIO.346 (Required, Previous)

Description

This course is designed to provide a foundation of epidemiologic terminology, concepts, and measures. Students will identify key sources of data, calculate basic epidemiology measures, and evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiologic reports. Additionally, students will gain exposure to the concepts of epidemiologic study design, association, and causality, as well as the epidemiologic approach to disease intervention.