PBH 315: Epidemiology

Goal: Epidemiology is the branch of medicine which deals with the incidence, distribution, and control of a disease. In this course, students will learn and apply key concepts of epidemiology to multiple domains of public health. Students will learn how to use epidemiology to better understand, characterize, and promote health at a population level.
Content: This course is intended to introduce students to the field of epidemiology and provide them with a firm grounding in its key principles. By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how epidemiology informs discussion of health issues; 2. Understand and describe a public health problem in terms of person, place, and time; 3. Articulate and use the key terminology of epidemiology; 4. Identify key sources of data for epidemiological purposes and use that data to draw conclusions; 5. Articulate the basic legal and ethical principles that govern epidemiology; 6. Understand the principles and limitations of public health screening programs; 7. Communicate public-health specific information to lay and professional decision-makers, and disseminate it effectively to a broader population.; 8. Perform effective public health data collection.
Prerequisite(s): ADA 101.
Credit: 3
Note: PBH 315 is only available online through the RIZE Consortium. Please contact the Registrar’s Office for additional details and information on enrolling in the course. Only open to students majoring in Public Health.
Degree Level: Undergraduate