Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Course Description
This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to modern epidemiologic concepts and methods. It is designed for graduate students in the MSc and PhD degree programs of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This course provides, at the graduate level, fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of epidemiologic research and study design. Topics include definitions, measures of disease frequency and effect, study designs, bias and confounding.In addition to lectures, students will participate in a practicum/laboratory session where they will engage in case studies, group discussions, article appraisals, and work on problem sets, quizzes, and lab exercises. The companion courses, 602 and 607, will cover other introductory topics in epidemiology and biostatistics.