340.623.49
Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Avonne Connor
Contact Name
Ayesha Khan
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Basic epidemiology

Description
Emphasizes the role of epidemiology in cancer prevention and control. Compares and contrasts the descriptive epidemiology, natural history, and pathologic and biologic characteristics of selected common cancers, as well as factors related to their etiology. Discusses the influence of environmental and genetic factors and their interplay on the development of cancer together with the epidemiologic issues involved in their investigation. Provides overview of problems involved in cancer prevention and screening.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the epidemiology of common cancers in the U.S.
  2. Differentiate the major risk factors for common cancers
  3. Consider effective strategies for cancer prevention and control at the population level
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Participation
  • 20% Group Presentation
  • 20% Written Assignment(s)
  • 35% Final Exam
Enrollment Restriction
Students who have completed 340.624.01 should not register for this course
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Students are required to complete pre-course readings.
Offered as hybrid course with both an onsite section (340.623.11) and synchronous online section (340.623.49). Please choose the course format you need (either in-person or online) when registering in SIS. This section will be taught online via Zoom, on the dates and times the course is scheduled.