Applied Public Health Epidemiology

3 cr · Graduate

This course builds on the Principles of Epidemiology course through an applied focus. It discusses the application of epidemiological principles in applied public health practice including the investigation of outbreaks, disease surveillance and the basic concepts of social network analysis, vaccine epidemiology and mapping. Students will also gain an understanding of the principles of prevention in public health practice, the benefits of qualitative methods and the role of the laboratory in outbreak investigation. They will receive instruction on the use of software for database development, data entry, analysis, and presentation of results. Students outside CHS require instructor permission.