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340.863.01
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.751-754 and the Epi department written comprehensive exam.

Description
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
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
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 25% Discussion
  • 25% In-class Exercises
Enrollment Restriction
post-comprehensive, second year doctoral students in Epidemiology