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Course description
This introductory epidemiology course is designed for MA-level Geography students. A limited number of BA students who completed the Medical Geography course (No. 0691247701) will be allowed to register on an availability basis; medical students are encouraged to enroll.
The course introduces students to the uses of geography in epidemiological research and aims to prepare practitioners from geography and epidemiology to work together. To these ends, the course presents a systematic review of the main concepts, approaches, tools and methods of epidemiology.
The course uses models of modern chronic disease to train for epidemiological analysis. Cancer, CHD, environmental agents such as asbestos, fluoride, tobacco and radiation are discussed in detail; autism and mental health are reviewed as well.
The main topics include: Definitions of incidence and prevalence; risk measures and measurement; epidemiological models; screening principles and yield, ROC, etc.
Bibliography:
Two free Web-based introductions to epidemiology are used for basic teaching:
1. Principles of Epidemiology US Public Health Service (CDC)
2. Coggon, Rose & Barker, Epidemiology for the Uninitiated, 4th Ed. BMJ
Extensive PowerPoint presentations will be sent to all participants every week in advance.
Prerequisite:
None for MA students. BA students are admitted only upon completion of the Medical Geography course with a grade of 85 or better.
Grade:
Final Exam: 100%
MA students may submit a final paper instead of an exam. The paper must adhere to specific outline requirements.
The course introduces students to the uses of geography in epidemiological research and aims to prepare practitioners from geography and epidemiology to work together. To these ends, the course presents a systematic review of the main concepts, approaches, tools and methods of epidemiology.
The course uses models of modern chronic disease to train for epidemiological analysis. Cancer, CHD, environmental agents such as asbestos, fluoride, tobacco and radiation are discussed in detail; autism and mental health are reviewed as well.
The main topics include: Definitions of incidence and prevalence; risk measures and measurement; epidemiological models; screening principles and yield, ROC, etc.
Bibliography:
Two free Web-based introductions to epidemiology are used for basic teaching:
1. Principles of Epidemiology US Public Health Service (CDC)
2. Coggon, Rose & Barker, Epidemiology for the Uninitiated, 4th Ed. BMJ
Extensive PowerPoint presentations will be sent to all participants every week in advance.
Prerequisite:
None for MA students. BA students are admitted only upon completion of the Medical Geography course with a grade of 85 or better.
Grade:
Final Exam: 100%
MA students may submit a final paper instead of an exam. The paper must adhere to specific outline requirements.