Concepts and Methods in Epidemiology

SPH EP 770

Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH717 OR SPHEP714) Can’t be taken together with SPH EP 813 for credit - This intermediate-level course further develops the comprehension and application of epidemiologic concepts and methods introduced in the MPH Quantitative Core (PH717). It addresses measures of outcome frequency, measures of association and their relationships to key epidemiologic study designs. Approaches to analysis of epidemiologic data, the elements of measurement, casual inference, and biases in epidemiologic research, including issues related to confounding, effect measure modification, and stratified analysis are discussed. This course emphasizes technical knowledge and focuses on developing skills in critically evaluating and communicating epidemiologic data. Workshops use data from epidemiologic studies to reinforce concepts and build critiquing skills.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Werler INS 301 F 2:00 pm-4:50 pm Cannot take SPHEP770 and SPHEP813 both for credit.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Rubenstein EVN EB43 R 6:00 pm-8:50 pm Cannot take SPHEP770 and SPHEP813 both for credit.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Goldmann W 2:00 pm-4:50 pm Cannot take EP770 & EP813 for credit
This section has a waitlist, and any available seats are being offered to students on the waitlist. Please fill out a SPH Waitlist Form ) to join the waitlist for this class.

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Rubenstein INS 112 T 10:00 am-12:50 pm Cannot take EP770 & EP813 for credit

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
OL Healey W 7:00 pm-9:15 pm Cannot take EP770 & EP813 for credit

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