AHCC 406 - Epidemiology/ Health Research

Institution:

Howard University

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This introductory course is designed to familiarize the student with concepts, tools and techniques of biostatistics and epidemiology. The two-module course will provide students quantitative and fact based knowledge in public health, health services management, health information system and health planning. The epidemiology component, moreover, will offer basic knowledge and principles of epidemiology, screening, randomized clinical trials, infectious and communicable diseases, and principles of health operations research. Prereq: MATH-009 or BIOL-430. AHCC-700. Ethical Dilemmas: Critical Thinking. 3 crs. Introduces the basic concepts of established morality and the application of value and ethical theories to health and health care judgements. To sensitize or raise the consciousness of students concerning values and ethical issues germane to health and health care environments. (Elective for preprofessional students.)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.howard.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 806-6100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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