Introduction to Epidemiology is a foundational course designed for students, public health professionals, healthcare workers, and individuals interested in understanding how diseases and health-related events are studied, measured, and controlled within populations.
The course introduces the core concepts, methods, and applications of epidemiology as a key discipline in public health. Participants will learn how epidemiologists investigate the distribution and determinants of health and disease, identify risk factors, and apply evidence-based strategies to prevent and control health problems.
Special emphasis is placed on basic epidemiological measures, study designs, disease transmission, outbreak investigation, surveillance systems, and public health decision-making. The course also highlights the role of epidemiology in addressing global health challenges, including infectious and non-communicable diseases.
The content is beginner-friendly and does not require prior knowledge of epidemiology or public health.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand fundamental concepts and terminology of epidemiology
Describe how diseases are distributed in populations
Identify key epidemiological measures and study designs
Understand disease transmission and prevention strategies
Appreciate the role of epidemiology in public health practice
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 32 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1: Introduction to Epidemiology3
- Module 2: Measures of Disease Frequency3
- Module 3: Distribution of Disease3
- Module 4: Determinants of Health and Disease3
- Module 5: Epidemiological Study Designs4
- Module 6: Infectious Disease Epidemiology3
- Module 7: Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology3
- Module 8: Public Health Surveillance3
- Module 9: Outbreak Investigation3
- Module 10: Final Review and Certification4
- Final Assessment1
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