Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH717 OR SPHEP714) or equivalent - This intermediate-level course centers on the discipline of cancer epidemiology. It focuses on descriptive data on cancer incidence and mortality, risk factors, and methods related to the design, conduct, and analysis of studies on cancer. Students completing this course will develop the skills to critically evaluate and interpret the published literature on environmental, genetic, and behavioral determinants of cancer incidence and mortality. Students will be able to apply the principles of cancer epidemiology when reviewing the literature and participating in research projects.