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    Apr 20, 2024  
2019-2020 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

STAT 7130 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)



This course introduces the basic principles of epidemiology and demonstrates its applicability in the field of public health. Topics to be covered include uses of epidemiology, measures of morbidity and mortality, descriptive epidemiology, epidemiological data sources, study designs, screening and its characteristics, and sources of and ways to address bias in research. Students will also learn about disease causation, epidemiologic triad in disease causality, and outbreak investigation.


Lecture Hours: 3

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Repeat Status: No
College Restrictions: The Graduate School Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester
Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction


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