340.877.01
Cancer Epidemiology Prevention and Control Seminars in Current Research and Methodology
Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
prior or concurrent enrollment in 340.751 or 340.761 and 340.731
Cancer is now a major health concern globally in both developed and developing countries. Are you interested in learning about how we study cancer risk factors that contribute to cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality? This class will provide you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and discuss current literature in cancer epidemiology with faculty and your peers
Emphasizes the importance of reading, understanding, and discussing literature. Presents scientific papers from the current literature in cancer epidemiology (students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty). Provides students the opportunity to interact with faculty regularly. Reviews current topics and methodology in cancer epidemiology with current faculty, research leaders, and practitioners.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate scientific literature in cancer epidemiology.
- Practice leading the discussion of a scientific manuscript.
- Identify best practices for presenting thesis and dissertation research to students and faculty.
- Develop strategies for responding to comments and questions about thesis and dissertation research.
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 50% Participation
- 50% Reflection
Enrollment Restriction
Limited to Epidemiology Department degree-seeking students.