EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS
The main emphasis is the design and interpretation of epidemiologic studies. Includes hands-on experience in the evaluation of epidemiologic evidence, the analysis of epidemiologic data, and the discussion of strategies aimed to improve study validity and efficiency.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: SOC/POP HLTH 797 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Select, calculate and interpret measures of frequency and measures of effect used in different types of epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 2. Demonstrate understanding of the rationale behind the design of epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 3. Identify sources and types of bias in epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 4. Explain common strategies to prevent and correct for bias in epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 5. Evaluate the validity and extrapolability of results from epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Select, calculate and interpret measures of frequency and measures of effect used in different types of epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 2. Demonstrate understanding of the rationale behind the design of epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 3. Identify sources and types of bias in epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 4. Explain common strategies to prevent and correct for bias in epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate 5. Evaluate the validity and extrapolability of results from epidemiologic studies Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027