Campus Courses
171:161:SCA Introduction to Biostatistics
3 s.h.
Application of statistical techniques to biological data; descriptive
statistics; probability; binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions;
sampling distributions tests of significance; confidence intervals;
analysis of frequency data; simple linear regression. Prerequisite:
College algebra. Class limited to 30.
Instructor: Dawson, J.D.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:30 am - Noon
July 1 - August 8
Location: 1107 BSB
171:282:SCA Special Topics in Biostatistics: Elements of Study Planning 2 s.h.
Consideration of design and analysis elements of study planning, emphasizing statistical components such as power and sample size estimation, and including reliability and calibration, randomization, data base development and management, and data sharing.
Instructor: D.V. Dawson
Schedule: June 6 – July 18, time TBA
172:240:SC3 Health Communication 3
s.h.
This graduate seminar will provide you with a broad overview of Health Communication including persuasion, risk communication, provider-patient interaction, social support, social stigma, intercultural issues, teams and organizations, media and campaigns, and ethics. We will discuss theories, concepts, research studies, and practical implications. Class limited to 15. Special permission required. Call Allys Thompson at 319-384-5382.
Instructor: S. Campo
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am - 12:40 pm
May 19 - June 6
Location: E126 AJB
173:140:SCA Epidemiology I: Principles
3 s.h.
Concepts and methods including design of descriptive and analytic
studies such as aggregate, case series, cross-sectional, case-control,
and cohort studies; application of epidemiology to public health
practice; communication and dissemination of epidemiological findings.
Class limited to 50.
Instructor: C. Lynch
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 -10:00 am
July 7 - August 15
Location: AUD2 BSB
173:157:SCA Zoonotic Diseases 2 or 3
s.h.
This concentrated course will introduce public health students
to the epidemiology and control of zoonotic diseases. Each day
there will be 3 hours of lecture and 3 or more hours of field
activity. The course is comprised of readings, lectures, field
studies, and laboratory exercises. Zoonoses endemic to the Midwestern
United States will be emphasized.
Prerequisite is one of the following courses (or equivalent):
61:164 Microbiology
61:112 Health Sciences Microbiology
61:157 General Microbiology
61:103 Principals of Infectious Diseases
173:155 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
173:255 Diagnostic Microbiology for Epidemiologists
Instructor: G. Gray
Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday, May 31 (those taking for 3 s.h. only), June 2-6
Location: W307 PBB
173:158:SCA Public Health Laboratory Techniques 1 s.h.
Performing common laboratory techniques used in emerging infectious respiratory disease research and epidemiological surveillance laboratories; emphasis on techniques for culturing, characterization, and serological surveillance of exposure to influenza viruses.
Instructor: G. Heil
Schedule: May 26 to May 30, M-F, 1:30 pm-5:45 pm
Location A164 MTF
173:159:SCA Applied Infectious Disease Epidemiology 2 s.h.
Introduction to infectious disease surveillance, diagnostic tools, outbreak investigations, vaccine trials, public health interventions, biodefense, emerging infectious diseases, and analytical approaches pertaining to infectious disease prevention and control.
Instructor: G. Gray
Schedule: May 26 – May 30, M-F, 7:45 am to 12:45 pm
Location: TBA
173:160:SC3 Intro to Epi Data Analysis with Computer 2 s.h.
Organization, collection, management, and analysis of epidemiological data using computer programs. Prerequisite: 171:161 and 173:140
Instructor: P. Romitti
Schedule: May 19-June 6
Monday-Friday, 10 am-11:50 am
Location: INFCOM HLHS
173:233:SCA Evidence-Based Nutrition Policy 3 s.h.
Concepts and methods used in setting public health nutrition policy; evidence-based aspects of nutrition policy formation in public health settings; evaluation of nutritional public health policy implementation.
Instructor: L. Snetselaar
Schedule: May 19-May 30
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-12:10 pm
Location: 1163 MERF
175:211:SCA Veterinary Public Health:
The Profession 1 s.h.
History overview of veterinary public health and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Overview, preparation for board certification in ACVPM. Enrollment limited to 15.
Instructor: K. Donham
Schedule: June 3, 7:00-9:00 pm
June 4, 7:00-9:00 pm
June 7, 9 am-5 pm
June 9, 7:00-9:00 pm
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