340.699.01
Epidemiology of Sensory Loss in Aging
- Location:
- Online/Virtual
- Term:
- 3rd term
- Department:
- Epidemiology
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2020 - 2021
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Class Times:
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- Tu Th, 9:00 - 10:20am
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- Yes
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
- Contact:
- Jennifer Deal
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
340.601 Principles of Epidemiology or 340.721 Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health 1 or 340.751 Epidemiologic Methods in Public Health I
- Description:
-
Introduces biologic, epidemiologic and clinical aspects of aging-related declines in the auditory, visual, and vestibular systems. Demonstrates methods of assessment of sensory function for epidemiologic studies. Reviews current epidemiologic knowledge of sensory function and aging-related outcomes in older adults, including the epidemiology and consequences of dual sensory loss. Presents areas for future research and opportunities for intervention and prevention.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate potential explanations for epidemiologic associations between sensory impairments and gerontologic outcomes
- Describe key epidemiologic and public health questions pertaining to sensory impairments and gerontology that remain unanswered and unresolved
- Identify and compare commonly used measures of sensory function and the strengths and limitations of these measures in epidemiologic studies in older adults
- Methods of Assessment:
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 60% Project(s)
- 30% Quizzes
- 10% Participation
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required