Environmental Epidemiology (PH-0240)

Spring 2024 · PH 0240 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Environmental epidemiology may be defined as the epidemiological study of the disease consequences of exposures that are involuntary and that occur in the general environment. This course will emphasize the use of epidemiologic techniques to better understand exposures that result from contaminants in air, water, soil and diet. Specific topics and their relevance to environmental epidemiology will include cluster analysis, ecologic studies, risk assessment and measurement error. The course will also provide participants with an improved understanding of the importance and means of study appropriate for selected environmental pollutants. The course will draw upon examples of environmental epidemiology presently being conducted at Tufts, in certain cases through invited lectures, as a means of illustrating epidemiologic methods or in providing a more in-depth understanding of the agent and exposure pathways. The course will be conducted in a seminar format featuring interactive discussion and small group exercises.

Course codes: PH-0240, PH 0240, PH0240, PH-240, PH 240, PH240

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