340.863.01
Doctoral Seminars in Epidemiology
Location
East Baltimore
Term
2nd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
Successful completion of 340.753 and pass of the departmental written comprehensive exam at the doctoral level
Provides an opportunity for doctoral students to discuss challenges in epidemiology and apply methods and principles learned in didactic courses to formulate research questions and specific aims. Participates in the preparation of dissertation proposal components, develop skills to effectively communicate research questions, and critically evaluate the scientific merit of research proposals.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Characterize contemporary directions and challenges in Epidemiology
- Explain the process for conceptualizing and articulating research questions
- Formulate, refine and critique a conceptual framework for doctoral thesis work
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 33% Attendance
- 33% Assignments
- 33% Participation
Enrollment Restriction
Restricted to post-comprehensive exam second year doctoral students in Epidemiology