PHTH 5202 — Introduction to Epidemiology
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Introduces the principles, concepts, and methods of population-based epidemiologic research. Offers students an opportunity to understand and critically review epidemiologic studies. Lectures and discussions aim to serve as a foundation for training in epidemiology, quantitative methods, and population-based health research. The course is a required introductory course for students in the Master of Public Health program and is appropriate for students who are interested in epidemiologic research. Students not meeting course restrictions may seek permission of instructor.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 19 | 28 | 68% | 9.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 36 | 38 | 95% | 2.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 27 | 25 | 108% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 57 | 60 | 95% | 1.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 33 | 50 | 66% | 8.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 2 | 43 | 50 | 86% | 3.5 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 0% · T 21% · W 11% · Th 4% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (63% of sections), T (21% of sections), W (11% of sections), R (4% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Stephen Flaherty (35% of students) · reviews
- Amy Zheng (34% of students) · reviews
- Danielle Crookes (30% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Daniel Kim (65% of students) · reviews
- Stephen Flaherty (21% of students) · reviews
- Farzad Noubary (13% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list PHTH 5202 in their prerequisites.
Links
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