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340.662.17 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TOBACCO CONTROL

Department: Epidemiology
Term: 1st term
Credits: (4 credits)
Contact: Erika Tang
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
  • Erika Tang
Description:

Applies epidemiologic principles to address questions relevant to tobacco control and tobacco-related research. Includes topics such as studying the determinants of tobacco use and cessation patterns, surveillance of tobacco-related indicators, interpreting burden of disease estimates, and evaluating the impact of tobacco control policies. After learning these epidemiologic principles, students apply these new skills through hands-on analysis of tobacco control surveillance data.
Student Evaluation: Completion of 3 take-home assignments -Completion of final data analysis project
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Tue 10/02/2012 - Fri 10/05/2012
  • Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
  • Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00
  • Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
  • Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: Consent required for some students

For auditors and individuals new to the certificate
For consent, contact: etang@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Students must have prior exposure to epidemiology through coursework or professional experience
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail