Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
UNC's foundational public health course on epidemiologic methods, study design, and disease patterns.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill•By Karin Yeatts, Lorraine Alexander
4.7
(4,900 reviews)•210,000 students enrolledAbout this course
Learn the fundamentals of epidemiology, the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations. Understand study design, measures of association, and how epidemiologic evidence informs public health decisions.
Skills you'll gain
EpidemiologyPublic HealthStudy DesignBiostatisticsDisease Surveillance
Syllabus
1
Introduction to Epidemiology2
Measures of Disease Frequency3
Study Designs4
Measures of Association5
Bias and Confounding6
Screening and SurveillanceFree
Certificate: $49
Duration6 weeks
Effort3-4 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesSpanish, Chinese
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