Epidemiology: Course Descriptions
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PUBHEPI 2410Credits: 3
Epidemiology in Public HealthThe course will cover the principles and procedures in the field of epidemiology, with a focus on the application of the principles of epidemiology. Prerequisites: none
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PUBHEPI 3193Credits: 1‐6
Individual Studies in EpidemiologyIndividual studies in Epidemiology focusing on applied topics. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 3410HCredits: 3
Honors Case Studies in Public HealthThis is an advanced undergraduate course in epidemiology that is designed for Honors students in Public Health or a related field. Students will learn about how epidemiology is used in the field of Public Health through a case study approach. Prerequisites: Honors standing, and 2410.
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PUBHEPI 3411Credits: 3
Public Health Field InvestigationThis course provides an applied study in investigating and responding to outbreaks, disasters, and other acute public health events. Prerequisites: None
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PUBHEPI 4410Credits: 3
Social EpidemiologyThis is an advanced undergraduate course in epidemiology that focuses on how social factors, including (but not limited to) education, neighborhood context, economic instability, and structural and institutional racism are related to various population health outcomes. Students will learn theories that inform how social determinants of health are measured, and how epidemiologists use these measures to identify determinants of disease and ill health among populations, especially historically marginalized and underserved groups. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 2410 or permission of instructor
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PUBHEPI 4432Credits: 3
Injury: A Public Health ProblemThis introductory course in injury prevention & control is designed primarily for upper‐division undergraduates. Students will be exposed to/learn to develop skills such as summarizing research findings, translating & communicating these findings to an identified audience, & utilizing policy & advocacy for initiating public health change as it relates to injury prevention and control. Prerequisites: 2410, and PubHHBP 3510; or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 4437Credits: 3
Cancer EpidemiologyThis is an introductory course in cancer epidemiology designed specifically for undergraduate students. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 2410
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PUBHEPI 5412Credits: 3
Global Epidemiology of Infectious DiseaseThis course is designed to provide students with an overview of the principles and practices of infectious diseases epidemiology with focus on how the presence and control of communicable diseases affects public health locally, nationally, and internationally. Prerequisites: None.
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PUBHEPI 5421Credits: 3
Mathematics of Infectious Disease DynamicsProvides an introduction to mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, including techniques for building and analyzing disease models, and discussions of calibration and comparison of models with data. This course is intended for graduate students in public health or other related disciplines and for upper level undergraduate and graduate mathematics students. Prerequisites: Math 1152, 1172, or 153; or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 5438Credits: 3
Cardiovascular Disease EpidemiologyIntroduction to the epidemiology of cardiovascular disease; risk factors, specific diseases, diagnostic procedures; review of Prerequisites: 2410, 6410, or 6430; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 817.
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PUBHEPI 6410Credits: 3
Principles of EpidemiologyIntroduction to the nature and scope of epidemiology; survey of basic epidemiological methods and their application to selected acute and chronic health problems. For non‐majors. Prerequisites: Not open to students with credit for 6430.
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PUBHEPI 6411Credits: 3
Biological Basis of Public HealthMolecular and epidemiologic evidence of biological mechanisms in major diseases of concern for public health. Prerequisites: Grad standing in Public Health, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 704.
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PUBHEPI 6412Credits: 2
Basic Principles in Clinical and Translational ScienceIdentification of clinical and translational research issues, assessment of the literature, ethically responsible research, cross‐disciplinary training and mentoring. Prerequisites: Enrollment in MPH‐CTS program, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6413Credits: 2
Conducting and Communicating Research in Clinical and Translational ScienceDesign and writing of protocol, study methods and implementation, community engagement, informatics, translational teamwork. Scientific communication skills and Prerequisites: Enrollment in MPH‐CTS program, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6415Credits: 3
Nutrition in Public HealthRelationships between dietary intake and diseases affecting the Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 6410 or 6430 or PUBHLTH 6001 or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6431Credits: 3
Design & Implementation of Health SurveysIntroduction to health survey methods, with public health applications. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 6410 or 6430, or PUBHLTH 6001 or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6432Credits: 2
Injury EpidemiologyIntroduction to injury epidemiology; historical context, trends, research methods and issues; survey of areas of injury Prerequisites: 6410 or 6430, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 714.
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PUBHEPI 6435Credits: 3
Chronic Disease EpidemiologySurvey of the epidemiology of chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and neurodegenerative Prerequisites: 6410 or 6430, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 814.
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PUBHEPI 6436Credits: 3
Infectious Disease EpidemiologyIntroduction to the epidemiology of infectious diseases, with focus on basic methods for investigation, control, and prevention of communicable disease. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 6410 or 6430 or PUBHLTH 6001, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6437Credits: 3
Cancer EpidemiologyEpidemiology of cancer, including etiology, risk factors, neoplastic processes, screening, control; application of statistical methods; molecular genetic basis of carcinogenesis. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 6410 or 6430 or PUBHLTH 6001, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6440Credits: 3
Reproductive and Perinatal EpidemiologyEpidemiology of reproductive and perinatal health and Prerequisites: PUBHLTH 6001 or PUBHEPI 6410.
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PUBHEPI 6441Credits: 3
Epidemiology of Women's HealthOverview of issues related to women's health from epidemiological and behavioral perspectives. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 6410 or 6430, or PUBHLTH 6001 or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 6442Credits: 3
Social EpidemiologySocial and structural contributors to the distribution of health and disease in populations with emphasis on measurement and methodological challenges Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 4410 or 6410 or 6430 or PUBHLTH 6001: and Grad standing, or permission of instructor
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PUBHEPI 7193Credits: 1‐6
Individual Studies in EpidemiologyIndividual Studies in Epidemiology. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7194Credits: 1‐3
Group Studies in EpidemiologyGroup Studies in Epidemiology. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7410Credits: 4
Epidemiology IIDesign of epidemiologic studies including cross‐sectional studies, case‐control studies, cohort studies, clinical trials, and Prerequisites: PUBHLTH 6001 or PUBHEPI 6430, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7411Credits: 3
Epidemiology in Environmental HealthPrinciples and application of epidemiologic methods in the investigation and control of health problems stemming from Prerequisites: 6430, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7412Credits: 3
Principles and Procedures for Human Clinical TrialsPrinciples and procedures for clinical professionals in the design, conduct and analysis of human clinical trials. Prerequisites: Prereq or concur PUBHEPI 7410 and PUBHBIO 6211, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7430Credits: 4
Epidemiology IIIAnalysis and interpretation of data from case‐control and cohort studies and from clinical trials. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 7410 and PUBHBIO 6211, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7431Credits: 3
Epidemiologic MethodsCritique and justification for methods of designing, analyzing and interpreting epidemiological data; social, historical and philosophical foundations of epidemiologic methods. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 7410 and PUBHBIO 6211, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7450Credits: 1‐6
Topics of EpidemiologyRegular class on topics that are relevant to students enrolled in Prerequisites: Enrollment in Public Health, Grad standing, and permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 7830Credits: 3
Phytochemicals in Human Health: Crops to the ClinicCovers the function and control of phytochemicals in plants, the function of phytochemicals in human health, delivery of phytochemicals through foods in the diet, strategies when designing studies examining foods for health, and policy and Prerequisites: Biochem 4511 (511) or 5613 (613), or equiv; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for FdScTe 7810.
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PUBHEPI 7998Credits: 1
Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) Project SeminarThe goal of this course is to facilitate students through the process of developing their ILE. By the end of the semester, it is expected that students will have submitted their ILE proposals and literature reviews, ILE project approval form (if required), and their application to the IRB and other review boards as needed. Prerequisites: Enrollment in MPH program in Epidemiology.
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PUBHEPI 8430Credits: 4
Epidemiology IVStudents will gain hands‐on experience working with data from existing epidemiological studies. Through structured projects, students learn to develop appropriate research questions, and analyze, interpret, and present their results. Prerequisites: PUBHEPI 7430 and PUBHBIO 6211, or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 8899.01Credits: 1
Professional Skills for Public Health Doctoral StudentsThis course is designed for first year PhD students in the Division of Epidemiology. The purpose of this course is to facilitate your professional development. The course focuses on goal setting, mentorship, scientific writing, and oral presentations. Prerequisites: None
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PUBHEPI 8899.02Credits: 2
Doctoral Seminar in Epidemiology: Teaching MethodsSeminar for doctoral students in epidemiology with a focus on Prerequisites: Enrollment in PhD program.
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PUBHEPI 8899.03Credits: 1
Epidemiology - History, Social Context, and EthicsThis course is designed for first year PhD students in the Division of Epidemiology. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the history of epidemiology, including its development to its current form. The course will provide examples of the importance of social constructs and social context to epidemiology. Key transition points in the history of public health and epidemiology will be highlighted. Prerequisites: None
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PUBHEPI 8899.04Credits: 1
Research Questions and Study Design in EpidemiologyThis course is designed for second year PhD students in the Division of Epidemiology, more advanced students are also encourage to attend. The purpose of this course is to assist students in identifying research questions and considering appropriate study designs for the research question. The course will use readings, both historical and current, to emphasize key points about study design. Sources of bias will also be discussed. Students will apply these concepts to studies in their own substantive areas. Prerequisites: PhD Epi students only or permission of instructor.
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PUBHEPI 8899.05Credits: 1
Applications of Advanced Methods in EpidemiologyThis course is designed for second year PhD students in the Division of Epidemiology; more advanced students are also encouraged to attend. The purpose of this course is to examine contemporary methods in epidemiology and understand their appropriate applications. The course will use readings, both historical and current, to introduce methods and their application. Selected papers will include methods descriptions and applications of the selected methods. Sources of bias will also be discussed. Selected topics are expected to vary from one year to the next. Students will consider how the methods could be used in their own substantive areas. Prerequisites: None.
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