SOWK 651 - Epidemiology

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course presents a comprehensive review of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations and the application of epidemiological and bio-statistical procedures to understanding the occurrence and control of conditions such as infections and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and geriatric problems. The course introduces epidemiologic definitions, a review of vital statistics and other sources of public health data, methods for calculating distributions, behavior of diseases, sampling methods, study designs, and measurement outcomes.

Prerequisite(s) All SOWK Foundation Curriculum Courses or Advanced Standing Status
Offered (SPRING)