HEA 2302 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): Completion of core requirements in Communication (both ENG 1301 and ENG 1302) and Math (either MATH 1301, MATH 1310, or STAT 1312).
This course provides an introduction to epidemiology, which is a systematic approach for acquiring and evaluating information on the distribution and causes of disease and other health outcomes in populations. Topics include the history of epidemiology, epidemiological methods (e.g., study design, measures of disease distributions, biostatistics, and interpretation of research findings), as well as application of epidemiological research to the development and evaluation of disease prevention and control strategies. Students will gain a greater appreciation for the complexities of disease processes in populations and the application of epidemiological methods to basic science, population health, and public health policy.