PBH 250 - Introduction to Epidemiology

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

(4 credits, Fall) This course introduces students to the field of epidemiology, which is considered the "basic science of public health". Epidemiology is the study of how disease distributes in populations and what factors influences this distribution, with a focus on prevention of disease. As such, epidemiology is applicable to investigation of diseases and disease outbreaks, policy assessment, and population sciences in general. Specifically, the course will focus on concepts of cause-and-effect applied to the etiology of disease and the efficacy of interventions; the understanding of basic epidemiologic study designs and their applications; provide frameworks for development of evidence-based recommendations utilizing concepts of benefits, harms and costs; and consider the application of epidemiological methods to screening, policy, basic and clinical sciences, as well as analysis of public health problems, such as outbreak investigations. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for this course although it is recommended that undergraduate students in the Global Public Health concentration or the University minor take PBH 110 prior to registering for this course. This is not critical but it would enhance their understanding of the topics and issues being discussed.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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