School of Engineering and Science
Undergraduate

Term: Fall 2026
Session: 1st 8 Week Online (Aug 29 - Oct 23)
Start Date: Saturday, Aug 29, 2026
End Date: Friday, Oct 23, 2026
Availability: Online
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Epidemiology is the systematic and rigorous study of health and disease in a population. The purpose of this course is tointroduce you to core concepts in epidemiology as a foundation for further learning in the public health field. You willlearn about several aspects of epidemiology and will discover and learn to apply analytical methods to study patterns ofdisease and injury. Upon learning concepts of inference bias and confounding you will assess epidemiologic associationand causation of disease. You will recognize how to apply these concepts to inform basic and clinical science as well aspolicy. The course requires problem-based learning of epidemiological concepts and methods so you will be able to useepidemiology as a scientific tool for addressing the health needs of the community.