Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
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Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health
Instructors: Dr. Karin Yeatts
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There are 6 modules in this course
Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. By applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and makes for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies. This course explores public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases – both locally and globally – through the lens of epidemiology.
This module introduces the history and field of epidemiology.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videos•Total 45 minutes
- Welcome•3 minutes
- Introduction and History of Epidemiology•7 minutes
- Pioneers of Epidemiology (History continued)•10 minutes
- Examples of Research Areas Using Epidemiology•6 minutes
- Definitions•6 minutes
- Person, Place, Time and Population Perspective•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
This module introduces measures of disease frequency.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment
6 videos•Total 36 minutes
- Introduction to Measures of Disease Frequency•6 minutes
- Prevalent vs Incident Cases•2 minutes
- Prevalence•8 minutes
- Risks•6 minutes
- Rates•9 minutes
- Odds•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
This module introduces the following study designs: experimental, cohort, case control, cross-sectional, and ecologic.
What's included
7 videos1 reading1 assignment
7 videos•Total 65 minutes
- Experimental Study Design Part 1•7 minutes
- Experimental Study Design Part 2•6 minutes
- Experimental Study Design Part 3•3 minutes
- Cohort Study Design•15 minutes
- Case Control Study Design •13 minutes
- Cross-Sectional Studies•11 minutes
- Ecologic Studies•10 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
This module introduces measures of association and confidence intervals.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment
5 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Measures of Association•15 minutes
- Odds Ratio•6 minutes
- Interpreting Measures of Association•3 minutes
- Confidence Intervals•9 minutes
- Confidence Interval Example•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
This module introduces causality.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
2 videos•Total 27 minutes
- Introduction to Causality•8 minutes
- Bradford Hill Criteria•18 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
This module concludes the course.
What's included
1 video
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Conclusion•3 minutes
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Reviewed on Apr 19, 2020
Interesting, a great introduction in epidemiology and public health. I especially enjoyed the experimental trials design lectures. A good start for someone who wants to have a view in the field.
Reviewed on May 15, 2020
Absolutely tremendous course for those interested in research! This course helps to make one familiar with the scientific terms which we came across regularly in medical literature. Great Job!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2015
Very useful and comprehensive information. I warmly recommend this course to all the ones interested in getting a proper understanding of the terms, concepts and designs used in clinical studies.
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