HPM 420 - Epidemiology and Health Care Statistics

5 CR

This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles and practices of epidemiology. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, investigate, and control health-related problems in populations. The course explores the historical development of epidemiology, its core concepts and methods, and its role in promoting and protecting health. Students will learn how to describe and analyze the distribution and determinants of health and disease, and how to use epidemiologic data to inform public health interventions.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 130 or BA 240 or equivalent with a C (2.0) or better and Admission to the Health Promotion and Education BAS program, or permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Define and explain key terms and concepts in epidemiology.
Describe the historical development of epidemiology and its major contributions to public health.
Apply fundamental epidemiologic methods to measure disease frequency and distribution in populations.
Analyze associations between risk factors and health outcomes.
Interpret and evaluate epidemiologic research studies.
Apply epidemiologic principles to identify and address health-related problems in communities.
Communicate epidemiologic findings effectively to diverse audiences.

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