HSCI 3100 - Epidemiology

Goals: Epidemiology is the study of the pattern of distribution and spread of disease. This course will introduce students to the principle methods and approaches of epidemiology, and how epidemiology contributes to the understanding and improvement of population health.

Content: Patterns of disease, models of disease spread, risk factors and prevention methods, outbreak investigation, surveillance and monitoring, screening, design of investigations.

Prerequisites: HSCI 1100 or HSCI 1120 and Math 1200 or PSY 1340.

Credits: 4 credits