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
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
Resources
Prerequisite
340.751-753 AND either 140.621-624 or 140.651-654
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:
- 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
- Apply appropriate analytic tool(s) to diagnose and account for complex methodologic problems, such as those listed above
- 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.
Course follows similar content to 340.754. Practicum session, not lab, meets in the afternoons following a break for lunch.