Global Health Epidemiology

4 credits

This course will address basic epidemiology principles, concepts, and procedures that are used in investigation of health-related states or events from a global perspective. Explores study designs and methods appropriate for studies of incidence and prevalence, causality and prevention, with emphasis on research in resource-poor settings. Prerequisites: COGS 14B or MATH 11 or PSYC 60 and GLBH 20 or FMPH 40 and GLBH 181.