Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. By applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and makes for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies. This course explores public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases – both locally and globally – through the lens of epidemiology.
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Instructors: Dr. Karin Yeatts
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module introduces the history and field of epidemiology.
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6 videos1 assignment
This module introduces measures of disease frequency.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module introduces the following study designs: experimental, cohort, case control, cross-sectional, and ecologic.
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7 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module introduces measures of association and confidence intervals.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module introduces causality.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module concludes the course.
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1 video
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Reviewed on Aug 1, 2020
I am a 3rd year student of dentistry and I've always hated public health. But this course opened my eyes to what public health actually is and I am very grateful to the teachers for that
DA
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Reviewed on Nov 16, 2015
Very useful and comprehensive information. I warmly recommend this course to all the ones interested in getting a proper understanding of the terms, concepts and designs used in clinical studies.
HS
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Reviewed on May 16, 2020
Absolutely tremendous course for those interested in research! This course helps to make one familiar with the scientific terms which we came across regularly in medical literature. Great Job!
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