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340.774.01
Advanced Theory and Methods in Epidemiology

Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 10:30 - 11:50am
Lab Times
Tuesday, 1:30 - 2:50pm (01)
Thursday, 1:30 - 2:50pm (01)
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.751-753 AND either 140.621-624 or 140.651-654

Description
Integrates and extends content taught in the Epidemiologic Methods 340.751-753 sequence. Focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and application of strategies for addressing key methodologic challenges that arise when carrying out epidemiologic research. Incorporates experiential learning components, including a term-long self-directed group research project, and provides resources for students to acquire a working knowledge of how to apply presented methodological tools.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify complex methodologic problems in epidemiologic research, such as:a) Missing data, b) Information bias, c) Confounding bias,d) Time-varying Confounding biase) Selection bias, f) Generalizability and state implications for etiologic inference
  2. Apply appropriate analytic tool(s) to diagnose and account for complex methodologic problems, such as those listed above
  3. Evaluate the sensitivity of an etiologic inference to possible bias due to complex methodologic problems, such as those listed above
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 75% Homework
  • 15% Participation
  • 10% Lab Assignments
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to graduate students pursuing degrees at JHSPH.
Special Comments

Course follows similar content to 340.754. Practicum session, not lab, meets in the afternoons following a break for lunch.