340.644.11
Introduction to Diabetes and Obesity Epidemiology
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, June 18, 2012
End Date
Friday, June 22, 2012
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 1:30 - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Course Instructor(s)
Fred Brancati
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
340.601 or equivalent
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.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and prevention of diabetes, obesity, and associated complications
- Discuss methodological issues associated with evaluating these in epidemiological studies
- Apply methodological principles when implementing research studies or interpreting the scientific literature