SPPH 681B: Knowledge Based Medicine
This course will explore the role of epidemiologic methods in medical research and the role of such research in supporting the knowledge-based practice of clinical and community medicine. The content of the course will follow the writings of Professor Miettinen, as presented in his recent texts. Students will be introduced to the role of epidemiologic […]
SPPH681A: Causal Inference in Public Health Sciences
The purpose of the course is to develop competency in applying causal inference methodology to observational data. The offering addresses a recognized need for a graduate-level course that links concepts and practical skills for making causal inference in epidemiology, health services research, and studies in occupational and environmental health. Students will be able to produce […]
SPPH 581R Pediatric Nutrition and Public Health
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ~ Hippocrates Malnutrition during childhood, which encompasses both under and over nutrition, has a profound impact on the long-term health of populations. This course will serve as an introduction to the fundamental concepts of nutrition with a particular emphasis on maternal-fetal aspects, infancy through adolescence. […]
SPPH 581T Science, Values, and Public Policy
This course examines central philosophical issues generated from the intersection of science, human values, and public welfare. Examples include public participation in science, special-interest science, and neglected diseases. A successful student in this course will: Gain knowledge of major positions, arguments, and approaches in the field of socially relevant philosophy of science. Improve critical reasoning […]