340.644.01
Epidemiology of Diabetes and Obesity
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
340.601, 340.721, 340.751, 340.761 or equivalent
Describes the epidemiology and prevention of diabetes, obesity, and associated complications. Discusses methodological issues associated with evaluating these in epidemiologic studies. Designed to cover the global epidemics of diabetes and obesity, the risk factors, as well as interventions to alter the course of these diseases. Includes lectures from several expert faculty members in the School of Public Health and the School of Medicine.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and prevention of diabetes, obesity, and associated complications
- Discuss methodological issues associated with evaluating these in epidemiological studies
- Apply methodological principles when implementing research studies or interpreting the scientific literature
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Midterm
- 30% Final Exam
- 30% Homework
- 10% Participation