COM 308
Introduction to General Epidemiology
2 Unit(s) (LH 30)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. define epidemiology, epidemiology types and list uses of epidemiology;
2. describe epidemiology, persons, place and time;
3. enumerate epidemiological methods;
4. explain investigation of epidemics;
5. describe screening in disease control; and
6. list principles of control of communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Course Outline
Definition of epidemiology and epidemiology types. Uses of epidemiology. Descriptive
epidemiology, persons, place and time. Epidemiological methods. Investigation of epidemics.
Screening in disease control. Principles of control of communicable and non-communicable
diseases.