NSD 411 - Introduction to Epidemiology

Institution:

Tougaloo College

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Description:

This course introduces the principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation of diseases. It illustrates the different study designs used for evaluating risk factors, and the effectiveness of health interventions and services. In addition to lecture, laboratory problems provide experience in epidemiologic methods and inferences, and deal with issues related to experimental and non-experimental designs, sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests, confounding effects and the use of the life table approach to evaluate longitudinal data. The course will meet intensely for one week during the summer. Prerequisite: enrollment limited to selected students. CREDIT TWO SEMESTER HOURS.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tougaloo.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 977-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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