340.863.01 Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology
- Department:
- Epidemiology
- Term:
- 1st term
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2019 - 2020
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Class Times:
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- Tuesday, 3:30 - 6:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- Shruti Mehta
- Course Instructors:
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
340.751-753 and the Dept. Epi. written comprehensive exam
- Description:
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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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Characterize contemporary directions and challenges in Epidemiology
- Explain the process for conceptualizing and articulating research questions
- Formulate, refine and critique a conceptual framework for doctoral thesis work
- Methods of Assessment:
Attendance 33%, assignments 33%, participation 33%
- 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.