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380.823.01
Research Seminar in Population, Family and Reproductive Health I

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
1st Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Monday, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Successful completion of courses required in first year of doctoral program in PFRH

Description
Provides experience in critical evaluation of historical and contemporary research pertinent to Population, Family and Reproductive Health. Adresses a range of topics, drawing on research from multiple academic disciplines. Students and faculty critique and discuss conceptual frameworks and empirical articles and examine the methodological and disciplinary perspectives of the research or articles.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply diverse conceptual frameworks to public health issues pertinent to PFRH
  2. Critique empirical articles addressing public health issues related to PFRH
  3. Compare and contrast the approaches of various academic disciplines to public health issues of relevance to PFRH
  4. Recognize and critically evaluate common study designs and methods used in research relevant to PFRH