Announcement from the UW Epidemiology Department:
UW Epidemiology is excited to offer the following undergraduate courses for Autumn 2017.
EPI 220 – Sexually Transmitted Infections: Causes & Consequences
Who gets STIs and why? How do you prevent and treat STIs? What new STIs have recently emerged? In this course, you will:
- Identify populations at risk for STIs
- Gain familiarity with infectious disease epidemiology
- Outline risk factors for STI & HIV infection
- Evaluate STI prevention interventions
No prerequisites. All majors are encouraged to enroll. This is a great course for students preparing for careers in a health related field. A basic understanding of biology is required. Areas of Knowledge: I&S, NW, & QSR.
SLN: 14900; 5 credits; Lecture meets: T/Th 3:00–4:20 p.m.; Quiz meets: F 11:30–12:20 p.m. or F 12:30-1:20 p.m.; Instructor: Lisa Manhart
Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here. Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.
EPI 221 – Maternal & Child Health – A Population Health Approach
This course will provide an overview of:
- Indicators and contemporary issues in maternal and child health
- Determinants of pregnancy complications and poor child health outcomes
- Life course approach to maternal and child health
No prerequisites. All majors are encouraged to enroll. This is a great course for students preparing for careers in a health related field. Areas of Knowledge: NW.
SLN: 14904; 5 credits; Lecture meets MW 1:00-2:20 p.m.; Quiz meets F 12:30-1:20 p.m.; Instructor: Daniel Enquobahrie
Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here. Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.