PH 6011 OL1 (CRN: 61941)

Public Health: Cancer Epidemiology

3 Credit Hours—Seats Available!

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About PH 6011 OL1

Prepares students to design and implement studies of cancer epidemiology in the U.S. and globally. After gaining an understanding of the statistics used to measure cancer incidence and prevalence, students will explore risk factors for various cancers in order to learn relevant factors for oncogenesis, focusing on vulnerable populations.

Notes

Open to graduate-level students; All other students require instructor permission; Must submit the request at: http://go.uvm.edu/phcourses; Students will be notified if permission is granted; Contact student Advisor, Pallas Ziporyn at Pallas.Ziporyn@uvm.edu for any questions; Asynchronous online.

Section Description

This course prepares students to design and implement studies of cancer epidemiology in the U.S. and globally. After gaining an understanding of the statistics used to measure cancer incidence and prevalence, students will explore risk factors for various cancers in order to learn relevant factors for oncogenesis, focusing on vulnerable populations.

Evaluation

Grades will be based on active participation in the online discussion board, weekly assignments, a presentation, quizzes, and a final paper.

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