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PBHLTH 257 - Outbreak Investigation

School of Public Health Graduate PBHLT - School of Public Health

Subject

PBHLTH

Course Number

257

Department

School of Public Health

Course Level

Graduate

Course Title

Outbreak Investigation

Course Description

This course will teach students why and how clusters of illnesses/epidemics are investigated. Methods and approaches required for such investigations will be discussed in detail, using published articles from the scientific literature to provide examples.

Minimum Units

2

Maximum Units

2

Grading Basis

Mandatory Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Instructors

Reingold

Prerequisites

250A, 250B, or an equivalent introductory course in epidemiologic methods.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

2

Lecture Hours Min

2

Lecture Hours Max

2

Outside Work Hours

4

Outside Work Hours Min

4

Outside Work Hours Max

4