BIO 467 - Epidemiology

Semester Hours: 4

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events (including disease), and the application of this study to the control of diseases and other health problems. During this course, emphasis will be placed on fundamental concepts of epidemiology, which forms the scientific rationale for public health assessment, assurance, and policy development. Infectious disease and environmental epidemiology will be at the core of the course, however, other areas will be discussed during the semester. Comprehension and recall of concepts covered in BIO 202 are essential for this course and will be assessed throughout the semester.

Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 202.