BSDP-575
Epidemiological Methods & Infectious Disease Surveillance

This course will provide the learner with the descriptive and analytical tools of epidemiology and biostatistics. The student will be given data set for analysis using the Centers for Disease Control epidemiological package, EpiInfo.

The course consists of three components: 1) reading chapter in text book and any additional reading assignments; 2) reviewing lectures by the instructor on various epidemiological methods. Audio presentations are available in WebCT. These presentations are also provided in written form for students who prefer to read rather than listen to lectures. Much of the lecture material reinforces material presented in text; 3) completing three problem sets using the CDC free statistical package, EpiInfo.

Course Number: BSDP-575
Classification: Required
Credits Earned: 3
Term Available: Spring/Fall
Faculty: Greg Evans

Course Description:
This course will give the student the fundamental descriptive and analytical tools of epidemiology and biostatistics. The student will be provided with a data set for analysis using the Centers for Disease Control epidemiological package, EpiInfo.

The course consists of four components:

1) readings in the text book and additional reading assignments from e-reserves;
2) reviewing lectures by the instructor on epidemiological methods that are available in Blackboard.
3) completing 11 weekly assignments, 3 of which will use the CDC free statistical package, EpiInfo;
4) completing a midterm and final examination.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course a student will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to understand and use fundamental epidemiological and biostatistical methods.
• The ability to use epidemiological tools to analyze a data set.
An understanding of frequently used surveillance methods.