340.865.01
Teaching Epidemiologic Methods and Concepts At the Graduate Level

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
Variable Credit
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Laura Camarata
Contact Name
Laura Camarata
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.753 AND passing the deparment of epidemiology's written comprehensive exam at the doctoral level

Description
Reviews and evaluates critical skills in teaching and communicating science, epidemiology, methods, and theory to a wide range of individuals. Provides a feedback mechanism for learning best practices in education at the graduate level.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Guide learners to interpret and critique epidemiological studies, epidemiologic data and make valid inferences from study findings
  2. Communicate effectively in oral and written formats with students, professionals and the public on issues related to epidemiology and public health
  3. Provide epidemiologic critique and advice though advising students and professionals on epidemiologic concepts and methods and conducting peer review activities
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Reflection
  • 50% Discussion
Enrollment Restriction
PHD students in Epidemiology
Instructor Consent
Consent required for all students
Consent Note
Doctoral students must be approved to serve as a teaching assistant prior to registration
Consent Contact
lcamarat@jhsph.edu
Special Comments

Doctoral students must complete and communicate their teaching goals for the term prior to the start of the term. Students should attend all course activities assigned to the TA role.