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Class of 2017
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Session Title:
Introduction and Measures used in Epidemiology
Teaching Hours:
Teaching and Learning MethodsTotal Scheduled Hours = 2
Lecture = 2
Description:
Special Projects - Epidemiology
Keywords:
Epidemiology

Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture 2 hour(s)

Learning Objectives
Blueprint ID Learning Objectives
8347 Define epidemiology and be familiar with its history and current applications.
8348 Define the epidemiological triad.
8349 Identify and define the range of measures used to describe disease and health in a community.
8350 Demonstrate understanding of the uses, strengths and limitations of the measures of disease frequency.
8351 Describe the relationship between incidence, prevalence and duration and know how to use these concepts
8352 Describe the difference between crude and adjusted rates.

Linked Course Goal(s) to Session
Blueprint ID Course Goals
9950 Develop and present a research proposal
Linked Program Competencies
To This Course Goal:
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Linked Program Competencies To Course Goal(s)
sc-1 Scholar
Develop a plan for personal continued education.
sc-2 Scholar
Apply the principles of research, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine to learning and practice.
sc-3 Scholar
Demonstrate facilitation of learning for health care professionals, patients and society as part of the professional responsibility.

Linked MCC Medical Expert Objectives
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