Principles of Epidemiology

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations. In this course, students will learn about design, measures of disease occurrence and measures of association between exposures - be they environmental, behavioral or genetic - and health outcomes of interest. Students will also learn about how error, confounding and bias can impact epidemiological results. The course draws on both classic and contemporary research articles, which students will learn to critically appraise. Through lectures, problem sets, written responses to original articles and in-class discussions, students will gain a solid foundation in epidemiology. HUMBIO 154 courses can be taken separately or as a series. Upper division course with preference given to upperclassmen. Prerequisites: Human Biology Core or Biology Foundations or consent of instructor.