EPI 8001 History and Theory of Epidemiology 3.0 Credits
This advanced seminar is designed to offer doctoral students an opportunity to synthesize theories and methodologies in public health in general and epidemiology in particular. The emphasis will be on combining theoretical and methodological ideas and tools. The course will highlight existing controversies in the field. Topics to be covered include: history of public health and epidemiology, the role of theory in public health and epidemiology, philosophy of science as it pertains to our field(s), and how ideology influences our methods. The key learning approach for this course will be readings and group-based discussions.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is PhD.