CRE - 562 Advanced Epidemiology

This course explores advanced epidemiological techniques that will build upon the epidemiological knowledge and skills taught in the CRE 561 Introduction to Epidemiology. The course achieves its aims through lectures, tutorials and assessments. The focus of this is on epidemiological methods with an emphasis on causality in epidemiologic research, theoretical considerations and interpretations of findings. Objectives: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of epidemiological theory and its application in health science. 2. Critically assess the epidemiological quality of research in a range of studies outlining the basis of methodological approach and criteria for determining the quality of the research. 3. Demonstrate sophisticated interpretation and application of epidemiological methods and principles and explain their relevance to specific study designs. 4. Analyze epidemiological data using statistical analytical software 5. Examine basic concepts of epidemiology as tools to promote the complexity of health care systems 6. Evaluate biomarker prognostic studies and multivariate prediction models. Prerequisite: PVM-553 or CRE-561. Offered: spring. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 2