Epidemiology
General
Prefix
HLTH
Course Number
475
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Description
Patterns of health and disease in populations and connections with beneficial and adverse behaviors and exposures. Analysis of the frequency and distribution of illness and disability among and within populations.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Define epidemiology, what epidemiologists do in their field and list the purposes and uses of epidemiology.
Outcome
Define the concepts of incidence and prevalence.
Outcome
Define and provide examples that illustrate the concepts of epidemics and outbreaks at the national and international level.
Outcome
Describe the epidemiology triangle, and the disease concepts of transmission, modes, and the chain of infection.
Outcome
Differentiate between the major elements of communicable disease prevention and control, including; environment, host, quarantine, infection control, and preventive measures at the national and international level.
Dependencies
Programs
HLTH475
is a
completion requirement
for: