Course Catalog » Global Health Sciences 260

Subject: Global Health Sciences
Course Number: 260
Course Title: Epidemiologic Methods for Global Health Research
Units: 4
School: Global Health
Department: Global Health Sciences

Course Description: Epidemiology includes the study of the distribution and determinants of disease and causes of health-related states or events in populations; it is a foundational skill required for global health research. This course will provide the epidemiologic theory and technical skills, as well as international context and values of collaborative practice, that will allow students to apply epidemiologic methods and design studies in diverse global settings and populations.
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: This course is intended for first year PhD students in Global Health Sciences. Additional Doctoral Students may join with approval of instructor.
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Discussion, Student - Lecture, Student - Project, Student - Discussion

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

Quarter(s) Offered: Fall
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: No
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? No
Repeat course for credit? No