Principles of Epidemiology

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course applies epidemiological principles in the examination of patterns of disease and disability among populations, particularly those in northern latitudes. It introduces students to the interpretation of vital statistics, the critique of epidemiological study design and the principles of screening. Prerequisite(s): 60 credit hours in the BHSc program or 60 credit hours and enrolment in the Statistics minor Preclusion(s): HHSC 350-3, HHSC 601-3, NURS 306-3