WINTER 2023 COURSES FROM UW EPIDEMIOLOGY
EPI 360/GH 360 - Exploring the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
Who gets HIV and how? How can HIV infection be prevented? How is HIV/AIDS treated? What can be done to end the epidemic? In this course, you will:
· Explore the historical, public health, clinical, and social aspects of HIV infection.
· Examine the epidemiology of the US and global HIV/AIDS epidemic.
· Lay the foundation for pursuing a degree and career in public health, epidemiology, global health, infectious diseases, or health/medicine.
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 recommended, but not required. Areas of Knowledge: I&S, NW, & QSR.
EPI 360A SLN = 14782 (or GH 360A SLN = 23392); 5 credits; Lecture meets: MW 3:30-4:50pm; Quiz meets: F, 9:30-10:20am or 2:30-3:20pm; Instructors: Adrienne Shapiro (aeshapir@uw.edu) & Connie Celum (ccelum@uw.edu)
Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here. Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.
EPI 330 - Analyzing Epidemiologic Data: Basic Methods
Have you ever wondered HOW epidemiologists actually conduct their analyses? Do we really do everything as a 2x2 table on paper? In this course, you will:
• Learn to apply epidemiologic concepts to real data using basic epidemiologic analysis methods
• Gain hands-on experience with statistical software
• Learn the basics in data management techniques
• Conduct an epidemiologic analysis from start to finish
Prerequisites: EPI 320 and any introductory biostatistics or statistics course or AP statistics (grade of 3.0 or above). Areas of Knowledge: I&S, QSR
SLN = 22169; 4 credits; Lecture meets: T/Th 2:30-4:20 p.m.; Instructor: Simon Sandh (ss11641@uw.edu)
Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here. Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.