Concepts and Methods in Epidemiology
SPH EP 770
Graduate Prerequisites: (SPHPH717 OR SPHEP714) Can’t be taken together with SPH EP 813 for credit - This intermediate-level course further develops the comprehension and application of epidemiologic concepts and methods introduced in the MPH Quantitative Core (PH717). It addresses measures of outcome frequency, measures of association and their relationships to key epidemiologic study designs. Approaches to analysis of epidemiologic data, the elements of measurement, casual inference, and biases in epidemiologic research, including issues related to confounding, effect measure modification, and stratified analysis are discussed. This course emphasizes technical knowledge and focuses on developing skills in critically evaluating and communicating epidemiologic data. Workshops use data from epidemiologic studies to reinforce concepts and build critiquing skills.
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Werler | EVN EB43 | F 2:00 pm-4:50 pm | Cannot take SPHEP770 and SPHEP813 both for credit. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | Rubenstein | EVN EB43 | R 6:00 pm-8:50 pm | Cannot take SPHEP770 and SPHEP813 both for credit. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Rubenstein | W 2:00 pm-4:50 pm | Cannot take EP770 & EP813 for credit This section has a waitlist, and any available seats are being offered to students on the waitlist. The last day to join the waitlist was Friday, January 17th, 2025. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | Goldmann | T 10:00 am-12:50 pm | Cannot take EP770 & EP813 for credit First class meeting has occurred, instructor consent required to add prior to second class meeting. If you obtain instructor consent, please submit a SPH Add/Drop Form with the instructor's written permission to the SPH Reg Office. |
SPRG 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | Healey | W 7:00 pm-8:50 pm | First class meeting has occurred, instructor consent required to add prior to second class meeting. If you obtain instructor consent, please submit a SPH Add/Drop Form with the instructor's written permission to the SPH Reg Office. Cannot take EP770 & EP813 for credit |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
