BIOL 365 - Epidemiology

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of epidemiology- the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in human populations and the application of theses studies to the prevention and control of health problems. The course will cover epidemiological theory, approaches, techniques, research designs, and how they are applied to answer health related questions. In addition, in this course students will apply their foundational biological and statistical knowledge to work through various case studies and news files covering topics of epidemiology. At the end of this course, students will apply their new epidemiological knowledge to design and propose an epidemiological study that addresses a current public health issue. Minimum Sophomore class standing required

Pre-req: MATH 080, PSYC 214 or SOC 214 and BIOL 100, BIOL 151, or BIOL 152
4 credits