HSCI 3100 OL1 (CRN: 61957)

Health Sciences: Epi, Pub Hlth & Emerg Disease

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About HSCI 3100 OL1

Explores the role of epidemiology in public health, focusing on current and emerging diseases and the principles, concepts, and methods of population-based epidemiology - the study of patterns and determinants of disease in populations. Topics will include measuring disease frequency, rates and proportions, application of epidemiologic study design and disease investigation. Prerequisite: HSCI 2200.

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Pre-reqs: HSCI 2200 or instructor permission; Asynchronous online

Section Description

This course will explore the role of epidemiology in public health, with a focus on current and emerging diseases and threats to public health. Disease patterns will be investigated through an examination of the impact of racism, economic disparity, ecological change, human behavior, demographics, international trade and travel and the application of advancements in science and technology. The analytical approach to determining disease emergence, spread and detection will be emphasized. Students can expect to participate in a simulated outbreak investigation and explore career paths in emerging disease epidemiology

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