Public Health & Epidemiology

To become public health experts, clinicians and scientists study the scientific discipline of epidemiology. Epidemiologists are the detectives of the health science world, tracking and analyzing the spread of disease to discover both the origins and future movements of a given outbreak or public health crisis. Through scientific inquiry and the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data, public health experts use this information to understand, control, or prevent disease and health problems. 

This course covers an introduction to the concept of public health, basic epidemiology principles, concepts and procedures, and related coding skills using statistical software. By blending interactive lessons, real-world case studies, and hands-on analytic and coding activities, we aim to ignite curiosity and provide students with a foundation in public health principles and epidemiological practices.