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PUBH 6390 is also offered in Fall 2021
Spring 2018 | PUBH 6390 Section 001: Topics: Epidemiology -- Vaccines (68076)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Repeat Credit Limit:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- In Person Term Based
- Class Attributes:
Topics Course
- Times and Locations:
First Half of Term
Mon,
Wed 02:30PM - 04:25PM
UMTC, East Bank
Mayo Bldg/Additions D199
- Enrollment Status:
Open (10 of 20 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- New course offerings or topics of interest in epidemiology.
- Class Notes:
- Vaccines have saved millions of lives and billions of dollars, yet controversies surrounding their efficacy and safety persist. In this course, we will investigate the field of vaccinology from an epidemiologic perspective and assess current challenges to preventing and controlling infectious diseases in the US and globally. This topics course now in it's second year will focused on the epidemiology of vaccines and will cover: Ï Epidemiologic methods and study designs for evaluating the impact of vaccines Ï Indirect effects of vaccines/herd immunity Ï Communication strategies for addressing public health controversies Ï Cutting-edge advances in vaccine design, development, and implementation Students from a wide range of fields including public health, clinical research, basic science, and other programs are encouraged to enroll. Contact Professor Nicole Basta, PhD (nebasta@umn.edu) for more information.
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/68076/1183
Spring 2018 | PUBH 6390 Section 002: Topics: Epidemiology -- Clinical Epidemiology (68658)
- Instructor(s)
- Class Component:
- Lecture
- Credits:
- 2 Credits
- Repeat Credit Limit:
- 4 Credits
- Grading Basis:
- Student Option
- Instructor Consent:
- No Special Consent Required
- Instruction Mode:
- Completely Online
- Class Attributes:
Topics Course
- Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
Off Campus
Virtual Rooms ONLINEONLY
- Enrollment Status:
Open (11 of 40 seats filled)
- Also Offered:
- Course Catalog Description:
- New course offerings or topics of interest in epidemiology.
- Class Notes:
- If you have already studied advanced methods in epidemiology or biostatistics or completed Epi Methods II (PubH 6342) or more advanced courses, please do not take this 2-credit course since there will be redundant material. A one credit option suitable for more advanced students will be available in Spring 2019. A full description of this course can be found at: http://www.sph.umn.edu/academics/syllabi/
- Class Description:
- Student may contact the instructor or department for information.
- Textbooks:
- https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/68658/1183
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