180.640.01
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- Environmental Health and Engineering
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2016 - 2017
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Class Times:
-
- Tu Th, 3:00 - 4:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Paul Strickland
- Resources:
- 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.
- Methods of Assessment:
Student evaluation based on a paper (50%) and a final exam (50%).
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required
- Jointly Offered With:
- Special Comments:
Additional 1 hour TBA