Graduate Prerequisites: SPH EP 770 or SPH 813; AND SPH BS 723 or SPH BS 730. - This course covers the theory and application of key principles and methods of epidemiologic research in depth. Advanced Epidemiology immerses students in the theory and application of study design and cutting‑edge methods used to understand causes of disease and evaluate evidence about those causes. Throughout the course students will explore topics such as causal models, confounding, randomization, selection bias, information bias, interaction, mediation, and the foundations of statistical and causal inference. Students learn how to ask clear causal questions that can be answered with data. The course emphasizes real-world challenges: identifying bias, assessing its impact, and employing both standard and emerging methods to reduce it. Special emphasis is given to a sharper understanding of how to interpret p-values, confidence intervals, and likelihoods, focusing on what these measures truly mean for scientific evidence and public health decisions..

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