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340.658.11 CRITICAL READING OF EPIDEMIOLOGIC LITERATURE

Department: Epidemiology
Term: Summer Inst. term
Credits: (1 credits)
Contact: Ayesha Khan
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Develops skills in critical reading of epidemiological reports. Uses a case-study, problem-based learning approach. In advance of the course, students read and critique several articles. Uses a blend of lectures and discussions.
Student Evaluation: Article critique
Learning Objective:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to • Read and interpret reports of epidemiological studies. • Identify sources of bias in epidemiological findings and determine how they have been addressed. • Develop reports of epidemiological studies in public health practice.
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Sat 06/23/2012 - Sat 06/23/2012
  • Saturday 8:30 - 5:00
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: akhan@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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