BMS-648 EPIDEMIOLOGY

This is a general course in epidemiology with emphasis on current topics and applications in the Public Health arena. Addresses the behavioral models of health and disease, the social barrier to care and the effectiveness of the health system in promoting optimal health behavior in patients and health care personnel as well as the organizations in which they work. Students are expected to gain a fundamental working knowledge of epidemiology methodology. A study of health and health status, and health assessment in the community is an important goal of this course.

Credits

3

Distribution

College of Nursing & Hlth Sci