Introduction to 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 cross-sectional, case-control and cohort design, and the principles of screening. Prerequisite(s): NURS 220-5 or permission of the Chair Preclusion(s): HHSC 350-3, HHSC 401-3