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223.861.01 GLOBAL DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL PROGRAM DOCTORAL SEMINAR

Department: International Health
Term: 2nd term
Credits: (1 credits)
Contact: Luke Mullany
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
Description:

Strengthens research skills through critical appraisal of published research results and preparation of research protocols or projects.

Student Evaluation: Based on oral presentations, written critiques, and class participation.
Learning Objective:

By the conclusion of this four-term seminar, students will have developed skills so they can: 1. Intelligently discuss the role of research in the improvement of the health status of populations throughout the world 2. Identify and compare aspects of the philosophy of science that are critical to the conduct of research 3. Constructively critique research methods employed by public health scientists 4. Formulate research questions that may develop into dissertation topics

Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 1:20
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Restriction: IH doctoral students
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: lmullany@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

None

Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Pass/Fail
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