Subject: Epidemiology
Course Number: 252A
Course Title: Cancer Epidemiology
Units: 2
School: Graduate Division
Department: Epidemiology And Translational Sciences Program

Course Description: This course is intended for students who already have acquired, or concurrently are acquiring, a basic understanding of the principles and methods of epidemiology, and who now wish to apply this knowledge to the study of the epidemiology of neoplastic diseases. This is a 2-part course that extends over to the spring quarter, beginning with EPIDEMIOL 252A, followed by EPIDEMIOL 252B.
Prerequisites: EPIDEMIOL 203 or equivalent. Students are also encouraged to take EPIDEMIOL 217 or Berkeley course 256 Genetic Epidemiology (or equivalent experience).
Restrictions: Enrollment will be limited to 15 students.
Activities: Direct - Seminar, Student - Seminar

Instructor of Record: R. Hiatt
Additional Instructor(s): L. Zablotska, G. Sawaya, T. Tlsty, E. Van Blarigan, S. Gomez, K. Kerlikowske, R. Graff
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Winter
Course will not be offered in: Winter 2025
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade, P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory), In Progress (IP, SP/UP) grading allowed, Term for final grade assignment: Spring
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