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May 03, 2024
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CHS 709 - Epidemiologic Research Design and Planning (3 units)
Epidemiological concepts and methods in the context of developing skills in general epidemiological study design and proposal writing. (Formerly PUBH 709; implementation Fall 2009)
Corequisite(s): CHS 712.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to compare the different measurement scales and the implications for selection of statistical methods to be used based on these distinctions.
2. Students will be able to evaluate a public health problem in terms of magnitude, person, time, and place.
3. Students will be able to assess basic ethical and legal principles pertaining to the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of epidemiologic data.
4. Students will be able to assess causal inference and hypothesis testing.
5. Students will be able to analyze the purposes, strengths, and weaknesses of various study designs.
6. Students will be able to investigate random error and systematic error (bias).
7. Students will be able to investigate whether confounding and/or effect modification is present.
8. Students will be able to develop effective written and oral skills for communicating with different audiences in the context of professional public health activities.
9. Students will be able to develop the tasks necessary to assure that program/study implementation occurs as intended.
10. Students will be able to develop a program budget with justification.
11. Students will be able to compose goals, measurable objectives, related activities, and expected outcomes for a research proposal.
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