CBIOL 3310 - Epidemiology

Institution:

Lesley University

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Description:

3 credits This course introduces students to basic epidemiological methods used in the study of current health problems, with A particular focus on the types of diseases and illnesses that result from environmental impacts. Methods for describing patterns of disease in groups of people, including measures of disease frequency and association, risk assessment, screening, among others will be introduced. Application of epidemiologic research methods and questions to topics such as the role of environmental triggers on rates of asthma, lead exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes, health effects associated with air and water contamination, disease processes resulting from toxic and biohazardous waste, radiation, among others will be explored. Prerequisite: Any laboratory science course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lesley.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 868-9600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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