EPIDEM 120

Epidemiology in Public Health

Epidemiology · 5 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

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Limited to Public Health majors. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 100. Introduction to main principles of epidemiology, including foundational concepts and terminology, and exploration of key historical developments of field. Survey of major study designs and statistical techniques with emphasis on application of epidemiological concepts in public health.

Letter grading.

When it runs

Fall 2025
Fall 2026

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EPIDEM 120

EPIDEM 165Non-Communicable Diseases: Mortality in 21st Century

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