In this course you will develop fundamental skills in epidemiologic research, including designing statistical analysis plans, executing data analysis using SAS software, and interpreting and presenting your findings. You will integrate the epidemiology and biostatistics knowledge you gained in BIOSTAT 540 and EPI 630 (or SPHHS 615) and with the SAS skills you developed in EPI 600. Throughout the course we will focus on synthesizing these skills and knowledge to support analysis of epidemiologic data through applied in class activities and additional assignments.

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

This course explores links between social distribution structures and health of populations. It also examines social determinants of health as they promote or reduce susceptibility to disease.

In this course you will deepen your understanding of the basic principles and methods of epidemiology. You will apply the concepts introduced in EPI 630/SPHHS 615 to critically evaluate and interpret published epidemiologic studies.

Not available at this time

Food systems, sovereignty, and security remain major issues of concern for producers, consumers, and policymakers at the dawn of the 21st Century, despite significant advances in transportation and technology. This course addresses these concerns by approaching food, the environment, and sustainability from an environmental anthropology perspective - critically examining the relationship between what we eat and who we are. Over the course of the semester, we will compare past, present, and future food systems in the United States with those in other parts of the world.

The Commonwealth Honors College thesis or project is intended to provide students with the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to define and carry out in-depth research or creative endeavors. It provides excellent preparation for students who intend to continue their education through graduate study or begin their professional careers. The student works closely with their 499Y Honors Research sponsor to pursue research on a topic or question of special interest to them in preparation for writing a 499T Honors Thesis or completing a 499P Honors Project.