AHS307 Epidemiology: Measuring Health and Disease
The course will address distribution and determinants of disease/conditions in populations. An overview of epidemiological principles and practices using current health topics will be presented. This course provides a general overview of diseases, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Medical resources in disease management will be considered. Mental health issues will also be examined. Special attention will be given to disease prevention. The role of alternative medicine will also be discussed. Prerequisite: junior or senior status