340.863.01
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2018 - 2019
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 3:30 - 6:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Shruti Mehta
Priya Duggal
Contact Name
Shruti Mehta
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.751-753 and the Dept. Epi. written comprehensive exam

Description
Provides a forum in which the doctoral students discuss challenges in epidemiology, the process for developing research questions and Specific Aims and an opportunity for feedback on early drafts of dissertation proposal components
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Characterize contemporary directions and challenges in Epidemiology
  2. Explain the process for conceptualizing and articulating research questions
  3. Formulate, refine and critique a conceptual framework for doctoral thesis work
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to post-comprehensive exam second year doctoral students in Epidemiology
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Course will end earlier than scheduled.