Principles of Epidemiology

3.0 credits

PM 415 is intended to provide an overview of concepts dealing with the study of the distribution and determinants of health conditions in populations. We will define epidemiologic terms, introduce methods to describe health conditions in populations, provide an overview of ways to determine the causes of disease, and apply epidemiologic principles to the evaluation of preventive and therapeutic interventions. This will be carried out by online modules, lecture presentations, and problem sets.