PUBH 305 - Epidemiology

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Public Health

Description:

Epidemiology is a combination of a subject matter science and a research methodology. The course will explore the use of epidemiology in general health care as well as in public health. It will focus on the development of epidemiology, concepts and elements of infectious and chronic disease, measurement and study design for epidemiological research. Students will gain knowledge about developing preventative programs and addressing overall ongoing health concerns using epidemiological data. Key epidemiological concepts such as association, bias and confounding will be covered, as well as the main epidemiological study designs. Other areas include practical application of skills in interpreting, displaying and communicating epidemiological data.t

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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