SPH 596 - Epidemiology Methods I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the theory of epidemiology with an emphasis on study design. Topics include the nature of epidemiologic reasoning, indices used to describe and measure health status, interpretation of studies, causation, descriptive studies, analytic studies, intervention studies, and ethics. Note: Credit may not be obtained for both PHS/SPH 596 and SPH 597.

SPH 604 - Advanced Theory and Research Methods in Public Health

2 units (fi 4)(EITHER, 0-2S-0)

Exploration of current topics in public health research including: epidemiology, health service delivery, health policy, sociobehavioural approaches, occupational and environmental health. All PhD students are required to complete this course. Note: Credit may not be obtained for both PHS 604 and SPH 604.