NU - 534 Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Credits: 3

This course emphasizes principles and methods of epidemiologic investigation used in examination of patterns of health and illness in populations. Focus is placed on research designs and the determinants of health associated with the distribution and etiology of health and disease. Methodological skills, including the calculation of rates, determination of risk, association, and analysis of vital statistic data are emphasized.

Prerequisite: none