Conceptual areas reviewed include the nature, synthesis, and function of macromolecules, cellular structure, organization and function, techniques in molecular biology commonly used in epidemiology, important principles and techniques in immunology, and genetics. The concepts are presented at a level appropriate for allied health professionals, or as an update for individuals with doctoral degrees in human or animal health fields. Focus will be on the conceptual and methodologic advances in the field. Articles will be selected for discussion based on their quality, originality and, above all, on their influence on the field of epidemiology. This course provides experience in epidemiologic investigations as well as programs of reading and research in specific areas of epidemiologic interest.
Students work under the supervision of a faculty member.
A proposal must be submitted to the faculty mentor for approval and credits are assigned commensurate with the complexity of the project. This course teaches students methods in conducting epidemiologic studies. This page was last updated on September 1, 2001. The pagemaster is Ellen Goldman, Program Administration Specialist for the Graduate Programs.