Course Descriptions—Epidemiology

EPID 400 - Principles of Epidemiology (3 sh)

Introduction to descriptive and analytic epidemiology, determinants of health and disease in populations, and application of the epidemiologic methods to disease control; includes use of basic epidemiologic software. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in BSTT 400 or consent of the instructor. Enrollment restricted to public health students; other graduate and professional students admitted by consent as space permits. To obtain consent, see the SPH registrar.

EPID 403 - Introduction to Epidemiology: Principles and Methods (3 sh)

Same as EPID 494a for Fall 2004. Introduction to descriptive and analytic epidemiology, and determinants of health and disease in populations. Measures of occurrence, association, and statistical testing will be addressed, along with study designs, bias and confounding. Prerequisites: Credit or concurrent registration in BSTT 400; and graduate or professional standing; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 404 - Intermediate Epidemiologic Methods (4 sh)

Introduction to multivariable methods in Epidemiology, including stratified analysis and regression modeling. Students will use statistical software to analyze data from epidemiologic studies. Prerequisites: EPID 403 and EPID 406; and Credit or concurrent registration in BSTT 401; and graduate or professional standing; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 405 - Human Growth and Nutrition (3 sh)

Same as ANTH 405. Worldwide variation in human growth and the factors that contribute to differences between populations and individuals in the timing and pattern of growth and development.

EPID 406 - Epidemiologic Computing (3 sh)

Same as EPID 494b for Fall 2004. This is a hands-on course for students using SAS and other computer tools for epidemiologic analysis. This course addresses theoretical and practical issues in statistical programming for Epi students. Prerequisites: BSTT 400 and EPID 400; or BSTT 400 and EPID 403; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 408 - Biological, Chemical, Explosives, and Nuclear Weapons as Public Health Threats (2 sh)

Same as EOHS 408. This course addresses preparation, understanding of threats, and rescue and response issues pertaining to potential terrorist incidents from a public health perspective. Prerequisite: Graduate or professional standing; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 409 - The Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS (2 sh)

Review of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and the global response to it, focusing on patterns of transmission, risk factors, and prevention/intervention. Prerequisite: EPID 400 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 410 - Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (2 sh)

Epidemiology of selected infectious diseases, including incidence, prevalence, and control of disease. Epidemic investigation is emphasized. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in EPID 400 or Credit or concurrent registration in EPID 403.

EPID 411 - Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases (3 sh)

Selected topics in chronic diseases with critical analysis of current epidemiologic literature. Prerequisite: EPID 400 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 412 - Introduction to Psychosocial Epidemiology (2 sh)

Reviews landmark studies of psychosocial and psychiatric disorders in U.S. communities; evaluates research methodology, case definition, identification, and empirical findings. Prerequisite: EPID 400 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 428 - Epidemiology of Violence (2 sh)

Reviews public health aspects of violence-related mortality and morbidity, examines existing data bases and conceptual frameworks focusing on etiology, epidemiology, surveillance, and prevention. Prerequisite: EPID 400 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 471 - Population (4 sh)

Same as SOC 471. The measurement and study of major trends and differentials in fertility, mortality, migration, growth, and compositional characteristics of the population of the United States and other nations. Prerequisite: SOC 201; and junior standing or above and an additional 200- or 300- level course in sociology; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 494 - Introductory Special Topics in Epidemiology (1 to 4 sh)

May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Special topics in substantive areas of Epidemiology (including infectious disease, chronic disease, environmental/occupational, social). Course content will vary with each offering. Prerequisite: EPID 400 or EPID 403; and graduate or professional standing; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 501 - Advanced Quant Methods Epidemiology (4 sh)

Advanced quantitative methods used in the analysis of case-control studies, cohort studies and meta-analysis including computer applications. Prerequisites: EPID 403 and EPID 404; and BSTT 401 and BSTT 505; and consent of the instructor.

EPID 510 - Advanced Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (2 sh)

Controversies regarding the etiology, transmission, and prevention of selected infectious diseases. Literature reviews and study designs developed by students are a prominent part of course. Prerequisite: EPID 410 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 513 - Epidemiology of Aging (2 sh)

Current methodologic and public health issues in the epidemiology of aging will be explored. Prerequisites: EPID 401 or 411 and consent of the instructor.

EPID 515 - Survey of Cancer Epidemiology (2 sh)

Survey of cancer epidemiology including nomenclature, mechanisms, descriptive data, analytic methods, etiology, prevention, and control. Prerequisites: EPID 401 and 411 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 516 - Advanced Cancer Epidemiology (2 sh)

Critical review of the epidemiology of selected cancer sites to promote synthesis of knowledge, awareness of methodologic issues, and stimulate future research. Prerequisites: EPID 501 and 515, or consent of the instructor.

EPID 517 - Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Diseases (2 sh)

Epidemiology and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. Prerequisite: EPID 411 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 518 - The Epidemiology of Pediatric Diseases (3 sh)

Same as CHSC 518. Familiarizes the student with issues unique to research on children. Lecture topics include epidemiology of childhood diseases, important research studies, and methodologic problems specific to studying children. Prerequisites: EPID 403 or EPID 400; and EPID 404 and BSTT 400; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 520 - Genetics in Epidemiology (2 sh)

Topics in genetic/molecular epidemiology, including genetics, population genetics, molecular biology, molecular genetics. Familiarizes students with laboratory/statistical concepts and applications in epidemiological studies. Prerequisite: EPID 401 or consent of the instructor.

EPID 545 - Reproductive and Perinatal Health (3 sh)

Same as CHSC 545. This course focuses on the epidemiology of key reproductive and perinatal health outcomes and relevant health services and health policies. Prerequisites: BSTT 400, CHSC 400, and EPID 400, and consent of the instructor.

EPID 549 - Advanced Applied Methods in Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology (3 sh)

Same as CHSC 549. Gives conceptual and technical understanding of statistical and epidemiological methods, and builds skills/proficiency in applying these. Attention is given to data handling tasks and to statistical/epidemiologic strategies for analysis and presentation. Prerequisites: EPID 404 or EPID 402; and BSTT 401; and EPID 406; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 554 - Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology (2 sh)

Same as EOHS 554. Methods and issues of environmental epidemiology: outbreak, cluster-analysis, cross-sectional, case-control, cohort, ecological, and time series designs; contemporary issues: cancer and reproductive hazards. Prerequisites: EPID 401, BSTT 401, and EOHS 400, or consent of the instructor.

EPID 591 - Current Epidemiologic Literature (2 sh)

May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only. Student presentation of recently published scientific papers of epidemiologic interest, to promote breadth of knowledge and critical examination of evidence. Prerequisite: EPID 401 or EPID 403; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 594 - Advanced Special Topics in Epidemiology (1 to 4 sh)

May be repeated for credit. Students may register for more than one section per term. Advanced special topics in substantive areas of Epidemiology (including infectious disease, chronic disease, environmental/occupational, social, methods, etc). Course content will vary with each offering. Prerequisite: EPID 401 or EPID 403; or consent of the instructor.

EPID 595 - Epidemiology Research Seminar (1 sh)

May be repeated for credit. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade only. Current developments in theory and application of biostatistics and epidemiology with presentations by faculty and visiting scientists. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in EPID 400 or EPID 403; or consent of the instructor.