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McCormack School of Policy Studies Epidemiological Thinking and Population HealthPPol G/ Nursing 753 Instructor: Peter Taylor, Critical & Creative Thinking Program Email: peter.taylor@umb.edu Course descriptionIntroduction to the concepts, methods, and problems involved in analyzing the biological and social influences on behaviors and diseases and in translating such analyses into population health policy and practice. Special attention given to social inequalities, changes over the life course, and heterogeneous pathways. Case studies and course projects are shaped to accommodate students with interests in diverse fields related to health and public policy. Students are assumed to have a statistical background, but the course emphasizes epidemiological literacy with a view to collaborating thoughtfully with specialists, not technical expertise.Syllabus 2009 Links to wiki for 2007 course Signup page for Discussion leading and bringing Refreshments PT's office hours AnnotationsTo contribute an annotated common reference or additional readings, sign in to the wiki (see button to the top right) then click on the link below and then click on "edit this page." After you have made the addition, click on save to save it (or cancel if you want to reject the change).See guidelines about the desired content of these week-by-week course wikipages (or details about all course assignments). See Reading approaches for tips about how to read technical publications. Click on the week to see the topic and readings for that week.
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