PBH 210 Introduction to Epidemiology
This course provided an introduction to Epidemiology – the basic science of public health. The foundation of an evidence-based approach to public health is based upon data examining patterns of disease and public health surveillance. Epidemiology provides the backbone for understanding health related information and policies and provides us with the tools to identify and track public health outbreaks, problems or pockets of disease. In addition, methods in epidemiology allow us to identify causes and risk factors for disease as well as the impact of diseases. Basic epidemiological principles and methods will be discussed in the context of case studies, outbreak investigations and sub-specialties. Primary research and news reports will be used to highlight concepts discussed in your text book.