Not offered Fall 2020. 3 credits.
The course will review the socio-demographic magnitude of cancer in the US and globally, basic concepts of cancer biology and the causes of cancer. Major risk factors such as tobacco and obesity will be discussed. The role of the environment and social determinants will also be explored. Students will be introduced to the concepts of prevention, screening, treatment, and survivorship.
Winter, 3 credits.
The course will review the socio-demographic magnitude of cancer, basic concepts of cancer biology and the causes of cancer. Methods for evaluating genetic factors, tobacco, alcohol, radiation, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, viruses and nutrition will be reviewed in lectures and by classroom discussion of selected publications.
Fall, 1 credit.
This course includes an introduction to publicly available datasets and their use in epidemiologic research. Students will be introduced to datasets and will do in-class exercises using these data. This course consists of lectures, in-class exercises, quizzes, and a final written assignment.
Summer, 3 credits. This is a course offered as part of the Summer Session in Epidemiology.
This course will provide participants with an understanding of basic concepts and methods of epidemiology. The course will familiarize students with specific methods and quantitative techniques for describing patterns of disease and for elucidating disease etiology. Applications of epidemiology to certain areas of public health such as screening as an approach to disease control will be illustrated. The course will be based on lectures, discussions, assigned readings, and problem-solving. Students are required to bring hand calculators to class. Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent course in introductory biostatistics is strongly recommended.