340.658.11
Critical Reading of Epidemiologic Literature
Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2012 - 2013
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Saturday, June 23, 2012
End Date
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
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.
Learning Objectives
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