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340.624.01
Etiology, Prevention, and Control of Cancer

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
2nd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
M, W, F, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.751-752 or 340.721-722 concurrently or previously, 340.601

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. Describes specific resources available for cancer studies. 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 United States
  2. Discuss the major risk factors for common cancers
  3. Identify effective strategies for cancer prevention and control at the population level
Special Comments

340.624 combines materials from 340.624 and 340.625 as well as 340.609. Students who have previously taken 340.625 or 340.609 should not take this course.