Students will develop fundamental skills in epidemiologic research, including data management, data analysis, and interpretation of results. A major emphasis of the course will be to provide students with practical experience in analyzing research datasets.

This course encourages students to explore potential career goals by understanding and bridging the gap between their own expectations, values, skills and interests and how employers will view students and their experience upon graduation. The course is designed to guide students through career self assessment, to solidify practical skills and knowledge concerning conducting a successful job search, and to incorporate social networking and informational interviewing skills. Resume and cover letter writing, interviewing and salary negotiation will be included.

The public health community - individuals and organizations - have an important role to play in shaping how populations receive and gain access to accurate health information. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines health communication as "the and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health." This class will provide an introduction to the issues and methods associated with effective communication of health related information.

The public health community - individuals and organizations - have an important role to play in shaping how populations receive and gain access to accurate health information. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines health communication as "the and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health." This class will provide an introduction to the issues and methods associated with effective communication of health related information.

The public health community - individuals and organizations - have an important role to play in shaping how populations receive and gain access to accurate health information. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines health communication as "the and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health." This class will provide an introduction to the issues and methods associated with effective communication of health related information.

This course introduces the applications of economics to health and health care. It explores the health care sector and healthy policy issues from an economic perspective. The topics to cover include: allocation of health care resources with respect to demand and supply of health care; the role of health care providers, health insurance and market failures.

This laboratory course will provide students with hands-on experience with essential laboratory methods used for public health research. Students will isolate and quantify their DNA, and perform PCR for genotyping. Other modules include Crime Scene Investigator, bioinformatics and genetically-modified organisms.

Principles of health promotion and wellness with an emphasis on helping you get the most out of your college experience. Using active, socially engaged approaches we will examine topics such as resilience and stress, social image, healthy eating, social activism, substance use, healthy relationships, and human sexuality (Gen.Ed. SI, DU).