Epidemiology

This course focuses on the application of epidemiology, the basic science of public health and the cornerstone of effective public health practice. Presentations, discussions, individual and group activities, interactive case studies, and online simulations covering the following topics are included: epidemiologic principles, basic statistical analysis, surveillance, outbreak investigations, surveys and sampling, and epidemiologic aspects of current public health problems. Activities and exercises draw from real-world data and investigations to illustrate concepts and allow students to apply the principles and methods of epidemiology. Training on Epi Info, a software program used in the field, is included in the course.