HCM 3302 - Epidemiology

Credits: 3 SH

This course introduces students to basic principles of epidemiology as it relates to the natural history, determinants, research, and measurements of disease, health and selected, current social conditions. The course concentrates on conditions that affect global populations as opposed to individuals by defining mechanisms by which health conditions occur, are prevented, and are controlled. The course requires students to integrate knowledge and skills from previous statistics and research courses to analyze the current epidemiological research literature. Prerequisite(s): HCM 2301, HCM 2302