HS 450 - Introduction to Epidemiology

Institution:

Athens State University

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Description:

3 Semester Hours. (Also listed as HPE 450.) Recommended for students seeking an additional health endorsement. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of disease and other health events in a population. This course will discuss the general field of epidemiology, but will focus on behavioral epidemiology, specifically the field of physical activity epidemiology. Students in this course will learn how the methods of epidemiology are being used to scientifically confirm that physical inactivity is a burden on public health and what can be done about it. Field experience is required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athens.edu

Phone Number:

(256) 233-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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