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180.640.01
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Environmental Health and Engineering
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 2:30 - 3:50pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.601-602 or consent of instructor

Description
Emphasizes the scientific basis of molecular epidemiology and provides examples of the application of molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and toxicology to the study of chronic disease etiology and its public health application, including examples in human cancer, cardiovascular, immunological, and neurological diseases. Also discusses methodological and study design problems.
Special Comments

Additional 1 hour TBA