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340.644.01 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF DIABETES AND OBESITY

Department: Epidemiology
Term: 4th term
Credits: (2 credits)
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
Description:

Describes the epidemiology and prevention of diabetes, obesity, and associated complications. Discusses methodological issues associated with evaluating these in epidemiologic studies. Designed to cover the global epidemics of diabetes and obesity, environmental and genetic risk factors, as well as interventions to improve diabetes outcomes and weight management. Includes lectures from several expert faculty members in the School of Public Health and the School of Medicine.
Student Evaluation: homework assignments, final exam, and class participation
Learning Objective:

Learning Objectives

After successful completion of this course, students will be able to

1) Describe the epidemiology and prevention of diabetes, obesity, and associated complications

2) Discuss methodological issues associated with evaluating these in epidemiological studies

3) Apply methodological principles when implementing research studies or interpreting the scientific literature
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Tuesday 3:30 - 5:20
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 40
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: hcyeh@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

340.601 or equivalent
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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