Problem sets and written assignments are designed to provide practice in the skills presented in the lectures and readings. Computers will be used as part of these assignments to access the Internet for common sources of public health data, and to use spreadsheets for simple calculations and graphing. Assignments must be typed, double-spaced except for tables and figures, for which typing is an option you are encouraged to exercise. A written description of the article summary and oral presentation will be given later in the semester. Due dates of assignments are marked on the syllabus below.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date shown.
Late assignments will not be accepted. In addition, there is a packet of required readings and assignments to be purchased at Pequod Copies on Somerset Street. Assigned readings are to be completed before the pertinent lecture. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date shown. Late assignments will not be accepted.