This course covers applications of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and factors influencing health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic diseases, mental disorders, community and environmental health hazards, and unintentional injuries are discussed. Other topics include quantitative aspects of epidemiology, for example, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of association and causality, and study design.

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Extensions:  The extension option advertised below should not be purchased in conjunction with this course. If they are purchased at the same time, your extension purchase will be cancelled and refunded. Information regarding how to purchase an extension will be emailed to you approximately one month prior to your assigned course end date.

SPEA Application:  Prior to checking out with payment, you will be prompted to fill out our SPEA (Self-Paced Enroll Anytime) application form. Please read the question below thoroughly so that you are prepared to answer it accordingly on the application form. Answering the question incorrectly will delay the process of gaining course access.

• Have you previously attended or been admitted to UND, either on-campus or online? If you are brand new to the University of North Dakota system, please select 'No'. By selecting 'No', a $35 application fee will be automatically added to your shopping cart. In order to receive a UND Student ID and course access, this fee must be paid up front. If you are an existing or returning UND student, please select 'Yes' to this question.