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PUBH 320 Principles of Epidemiology

5 credits
An introduction to epidemiological investigations of disease (infectious and noninfectious). Includes introduction to study design for investigating disease etiology, mode of transmission, and pathogenesis.

Prerequisites: Admission to the BASPH program

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:

  • Apply the fundamental principles of public health to individual, community, and population health issues to study disease incidence and prevalence
  • Explain the etiology and prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases and how it relates to prevention, management, and treatment strategies
  • Apply statistical and other quantitative analysis tools and techniques to issues in public health
  • Evaluate and analyze data as it relates to health outcomes and prevention, management, and treatment strategies

Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50