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 an opportunity for doctoral students to discuss challenges in epidemiology and apply methods and principles learned in didactic courses to formulate research questions and specific aims. Students participate in the preparation of dissertation proposal components, develop skills to effectively communicate research questions, and critically evaluate the scientific merit of research proposals.
- 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.