Epidemiology II

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course builds on epidemiologic concepts introduced in EPID-501 with emphasis on causal inference and common study designs. Conceptual understanding rather than quantitative estimation will be emphasized. However, it is assumed that students will have a basic understanding of common epidemiologic and statistical calculations taught in EPID 501 and 503. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand causal inference in epidemiologic studies; develop appropriate study designs for specific research questions with particular emphasis on health equity; recognize and think of ways to remediate common biases in study designs; and gain knowledge of confounding and effect modification in epidemiologic studies.