High School: Disease Detectives: An Introduction to Epidemiology
BIOL-90066
What is epidemiology? Why does it matter? This course provides students with an exciting introduction to epidemiology and public health. The course begins with a review of the history of epidemiology and key concepts in population health. Then, students will learn how to conduct epidemiologic research (identify health problems, develop hypotheses, design studies, analyze data, draw conclusions and present findings). Lastly, students explore real life applications of epidemiology and the diverse set of career paths that are available to epidemiologists. The course will engage students in collaborative learning through case studies, activities, and a team project.
What you'll learn
By the end of the course, students will be able to define epidemiology and describe its applications. Further, students will be able to describe public health problems, apply epidemiologic methods, draw inferences from epidemiologic data and communicate information to lay and professional audiences.
Course Information
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This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
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- No refunds after: 5/31/2025
- 1st meeting mandatory
- Early enrollment advised
- No UCSD parking permit required
- No visitors permitted
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Instructor: Anita Dev
Anita is an experienced public health educator with a robust background in both industry and academia. Currently a Senior Program Manager at PG&E, Anita leads innovative projects within the aviation department, combining her love of environmental science and aviation. Prior to her work at PG&E, Anita has also worked in program management in the international development, health insurance, and tech industries.
With a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, Anita has a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental health. Passionate about public health education, Anita has led international health initiatives in South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and South Asia. Anita has taught Disease Detectives to high school students through UC San Diego's Academic Connections program for 4 years, and is excited about helping a new generation of students discover the importance of public health in our everyday lives.