340.623.11
Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, June 22, 2020
End Date
Friday, June 26, 2020
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Avonne Connor
Contact Name
Ayesha Khan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Basic epidemiology

Description
Emphasizes the role of epidemiology in cancer prevention and control. Compares and contrasts the descriptive epidemiology, natural history, and pathologic and biologic characteristics of selected common cancers, as well as factors related to their etiology. Discusses the influence of environmental and genetic factors and their interplay on the development of cancer together with the epidemiologic issues involved in their investigation. Provides overview of problems involved in cancer prevention and screening.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the epidemiology of common cancers in the U.S.
  2. Differentiate the major risk factors for common cancers
  3. Consider effective strategies for cancer prevention and control at the population level
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Participation
  • 20% Group Presentation
  • 20% Written Assignment(s)
  • 35% Final Exam
Enrollment Restriction
Students who have completed 340.624.01 should not register for this course
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Students are required to complete pre-course readings.
All in-person classes will be taught online via Zoom, on the dates and times the course is scheduled. For further information, please see the Institute website jhsph.edu/summerepi

Remote instruction is available for all in-person Epi Biostat Summer Institute courses. Registered students have the option of attending their classes virtually via Zoom if they wish, in real time with faculty and other students. For further information, please see the Institute website jhsph.edu/summerepi