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PBHL 370

I. Course Title: Fundamentals of Epidemiology

II. Course Number: PBHL 370

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: STAT 200.

V. Course Description: 

Students focus on the concepts and methods of epidemiology and its application to public health and clinical practice. The epidemiological approach is utilized to understand disease mechanisms, measure population health, and develop interventions designed to modify and improve health. The application of basic epidemiology measures is used to draw appropriate inferences from epidemiological data.

Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course.

VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

  1. 澳门老奇人论坛 epidemiological principles to identify causal relationships for diseases.
  2. Describe evidence-based strategies for improving population health.
  3. Explain how the epidemiological process can be utilized to address health problems and inequities.
  4. 澳门老奇人论坛 appropriate epidemiology concepts and statistical measures to the determinants of heath.  

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021