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Apr 30, 2024
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2021-2022 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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EPID 7130 - Introduction to Epidemiology (3 Credit Hours)
This course introduces the basic principles and methods 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, epidemiology data sources, study designs, screening, sensitivity and specificity, causation, and ethical issues. Students will learn how to design epidemiologic data, identify sources of data, and interpret findings. An emphasis will be placed on applications of epidemiology and understanding how to read and critique epidemiological studies in the published literature.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Other Contact Hours: 0
Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Repeat Status: Yes Repeat Limit: 1
Program Restrictions: MSEPD_EPID-Epidemiology
Schedule Type: Asynchronous Instruction
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