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Principles of Epidemiology
Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
5
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Introduction to Online Learning https://courseplus.jhsph.edu/core/index.cfm/go/course.home/cid/90/
Introduces principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation of infectious and noninfectious diseases. Illustrates methods by which studies of the distribution and dynamic behavior of disease in a population can contribute to an understanding of etiologic factors, modes of transmission, and pathogenesis. Presents different types of study design, including randomized trials, case-control and cohort studies, risk estimation and causal inferences. Demonstrates the relationship between epidemiology and the development of policy. Laboratory problems provide experience in epidemiologic methods and inferences, illustrating a common-vehicle epidemic; the spread of infectious disease in school, home, and community; epidemiological aspects of a noninfectious disease; vaccination; the epidemiological approach to health services evaluation; rates of morbidity and mortality; sensitivity and specificity; and life table methods. No auditors permitted.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe basic epidemiologic methods and study design
- Critically review published epidemiologic papers and assess the validity of their design and their inferences
- Explain the role of epidemiologic methods in uncovering the etiology of disease and other health states in order to prevent disease and improve health
- Identify the place of epidemiology in outbreak investigation and surveillance
- Explain how epidemiologic methods are used in evaluating screening programs and health interventions, and in the development of health policy