Special investigational or research problems for MPH candidates or advanced students. Scope of the work can be varied to meet specified conditions.

Students choose a topic on their own under the guidance of a faculty adviser who will then grade the final written report.

Students will develop fundamental skills in epidemiologic data analysis and interpretation. A major emphasis will be to gain practical experience in analyzing epidemiologic data using statistical software.

Provides students with the necessary analytic techniques, technical resources, and writing expertise to design and write their own thesis proposal and final thesis manuscript in the field of epidemiology. Also applies to students preparing to publish in journals and write grant proposals. Based on structure of a research proposal, beginning with sessions on conducting a literature review, progressing through methods and results, to the discussion. Students prepare a written proposal and a class presentation, and critique another student's presentation. Prerequisite: BIOST&EP 630.

An epidemiological perspective on health. General approaches for describing patterns of disease in groups of people, and elucidating various processes involved in creating differing levels of health in human groups. Lecture and lab examples of a wide range of contemporary health problems.

This course will introduce students to major themes of renewable energy systems. Students will analyze alternative energy solutions for a sustainable future. Emphasis will be on the different forms of renewable energy, within the context of the existing energy mix, energy policy, resource potential, and institutional opportunities and barriers. We will explore renewable energy potential and solutions through textbook and supplemental readings, current event briefings, group work and activities.

Fellows work on sustainability initiatives around campus and are sponsored by a faculty member.

The UMass Amherst Eco-Rep Program is focused on working toward environmental literacy and leadership both within the program and on the campus at large. This is an academic course open to students of all interests and education levels. We especially encourage students who wish to gain or expand their knowledge in sustainability and environmental literacy. Eco-Reps build foundation knowledge in sustainability and raise awareness about these issues across the campus.

The UMass Amherst Eco-Rep Program is focused on working toward environmental literacy and leadership both within the program and on the campus at large. This is an academic course open to students of all interests and education levels. We especially encourage students who wish to gain or expand their knowledge in sustainability and environmental literacy. Eco-Reps build foundation knowledge in sustainability and raise awareness about these issues across the campus.

The UMass Amherst Eco-Rep Program is focused on working toward environmental literacy and leadership both within the program and on the campus at large. This is an academic course open to students of all interests and education levels. We especially encourage students who wish to gain or expand their knowledge in sustainability and environmental literacy. Eco-Reps build foundation knowledge in sustainability and raise awareness about these issues across the campus.