2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MMP 461 - Principles of Epidemiology

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Epidemiology is considered the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states in specified populations. This course provides an overview of the basic principles, terminology, and measures used in epidemiology and biostatistics. Fundamental characteristics of descriptive and analytical epidemiology will be reviewed as well as the steps necessary to conduct a critical analysis of an epidemiologic study. Details regarding how epidemiology guides public health planning and decision making, as well as associated ethical implications concerning human research, will be examined.

This course is open only to students registered in the MMP program.



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