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330.603.81
Psychiatric Epidemiology

Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
William W. Eaton, Ph.D.
Contact Email
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

1. Introduction to Online Learning; 330.617.01—The Public Health Approach to Psychopathology; or 330.601.81--The Perspectives of Psychiatry—the Public Health Framework. Those with a clinical background in psychiatry, psychology, or social work are exempted from this requirement.
And
2. 340.601.01 Principles of Epidemiology; or 340.751.01 Epidemiologic Methods; or another prior or concurrent course in epidemiology, approved by the instructor.

Description
Presents the epidemiology of childhood mental disorders and late life dementias, mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and other disturbances of brain function and mental life. Examines operational case definitions, measurement techniques, and sampling strategies to enhance field surveys and risk factor research. Intended for clinical or public health practitioners and administrators acquainted with these illnesses, and specialists in other fields.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Define the various elements of the field of psychiatric epidemiology and how these delineate the borders of the field
  2. Demonstrate discuss of the descriptive epidemiology of the major mental disorders—prevalence, incidence, and natural history
  3. discuss the most important genetic and environmental risk factors for the major mental disorders
  4. Be aware of gaps in discuss, and future needs and trends in the field of psychiatric epidemiology
  5. Describe the gaps in knowledge, as well as future needs and trends, in the field of psychiatric epidemiology
Enrollment Restriction
No undergrads permitted
Jointly Offered With
Special Comments

MH doctoral students must register for 1 unit 330.840 Dr. Eaton