Subject: Epidemiology
Course Number: 210
Course Title: Epidemiology of Aging
Units: 2
School: Graduate Division
Department: Clinical Research Program

Course Description: This course will provide an overview of issues and methods for the study of the epidemiology of aging with a focus on common chronic diseases in older populations. Students will learn how epidemiologic methods can be applied to aging populations with emphasis on translational applications. Researchers in a topic will present their work. A combination of lectures and seminar formats will be used. Students will complete a 10 page paper, present their work in class and participate in discussion.
Prerequisites: none
Restrictions: This course is appropriate for any graduate student, fellow or post doc in a health or social sciences discipline who is interested in the topic.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture, Student - Project

Instructor of Record: J. Torres
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Fall
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade, P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No