Course Description
Current topics in epidemiology. The course will consist of presentations given by faculty to discuss their current research, and discussion of important recent papers from the primary research literature.
Athena Title
TOPICS IN EPID
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The course is designed to expose students to current research in epidemiology. The discussion of research publications will sharpen critical reading and interpretation skills. Students will also learn to present analyses of assigned papers.
Topical Outline
Each week there will either be a presentation by a faculty member discussing aspects of their research, or there will be a discussion of one or more previously assigned papers dealing with a current topic in epidemiology. All students are required to read the papers; each time a different student will prepare and lead the discussion.
Syllabus
Public CV