VTPEH 6113 - Advanced Epidemiologic Methods

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: VTPEH 6104. Enrollment limited to: second-year MPH students.

K. Cummings, L. Goodman.

This course will introduce students to statistical methods commonly used to analyze epidemiologic data and to understand advanced epidemiologic concepts necessary to interpret the results. By the end of the course, students will be able to properly use and interpret linear regression, logistic regression, Poisson regression, and survival analysis. Key concepts in molecular epidemiology will also be covered.