Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH717 OR SPHEP714) or equivalent - This intermediate-level course focuses on the patterns and determinants of cancer in populations. It explores descriptive data on cancer incidence, mortality, and risk factors in the U.S. and globally from a multi-level perspective (e.g., genetic, behavioral, environmental, and societal). This course also examines methodologic issues related to the design, conduct, and analysis of epidemiologic studies of cancer. Journal clubs use peer-reviewed papers to build skills in critically evaluating and translating study findings for cancer prevention, research, or policy.

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