Additional topics include ongoing research on screening, surveillance, preventive education, and program evaluation. The student develops the ability to evaluate scientific publications and is prepared to participate actively in AIDS education or research at the applied level. The student is expected to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of HIV and AIDS by participation in class discussion and by exam. Case studies in causal thinking for epidemiologists 4 points. Intensive case studies involving the application of epidemiologic principles, with special emphasis on causal inference and judgments.
All students prepare a succinct review of the case for each class.
The case is placed in context by the instructor, is presented by at least two students, and is discussed by the class. P9408 Epidemiology of communicable diseases II 3 points. I and who are presently conducting or are planning to conduct an epidemiologic study in communicable disease. Objectives are to understand transmission dynamics, to apply concepts of molecular epidemiology to communicable diseases, and to understand approaches to ecological study design and intervention evaluation. The grade is based on preparation of a research protocol or manuscript for publication.