(MDSC650)Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

3 credits · Graduate Programs

Focuses on the principles of epidemiology that are of relevance to infectious diseases. The course emphasizes the research aspects of infectious diseases epidemiology and how the basic techniques of epidemiology and biostatistics are applied to understanding communicable diseases. The course will introduce knowledge and skills in clinical and community-based epidemiology, infectious diseases, antimicrobial therapy, microbial pathogenesis, molecular epidemiology, and evaluation of relevant health-care services Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community Health Sciences graduate program. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Community Health Sciences 649 and Medical Sciences 650 will not be allowed.