MDSC415
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Introduction to Epidemiology
Bachelor of Health Sciences
MD - Cumming School of Medicine
Subject
MDSC - Medical Science
Description
An introduction to the basic concepts of epidemiology needed to understand and critically analyze research pertaining to health and disease in populations. Methods used in descriptive and analytic epidemiological studies, including the design, analysis and interpretation of results for observational studies and clinical trials will be discussed. Case studies and contemporary events will be used to illustrate epidemiology in action and to highlight the social aspects of applying epidemiology in public health.
Prerequisite(s): Medical Science 308.
Prerequisite(s): Medical Science 308.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
MDSC
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