Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PUB 361 (Offering: 2003)

Description

This course provides an introduction to the approaches, methodologies and uses of both epidemiology and biostatistics. Epidemiology is concerned with investigating the distribution and determinants of health and disease states in populations and makes extensive use of quantitative data and statistical methods of analysis. Through describing, quantifying and postulating causal mechanisms for the health experience of communities, epidemiological methods provide an essential research tool for public health practitioners. The biostatistics component builds on knowledge of basic statistics and aims to provide an understanding of statistical concepts and methods of handling and analysing quantitative epidemiological data. There is a strong emphasis on developing practical skills in applying epidemiological concepts and evaluating epidemiological research findings.

Major(s)/Minors(s): Ecosystem Health (major), Environmental Health (minor), Public Health (major), Nutrition (major), Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity (major)

Usual Semester of offer: Semester 1

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