Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases OpenCourseWare: Free Undergraduate Level Epidemiology Online Course by Johns Hopkins University
Students or health professionals interested in epidemiology or the study of the determinants, occurrences and control of health and diseases in the human population, should consider enrolling in this OpenCourseWare being offered by Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health. This free course covers the epidemiology of infectious diseases and examines case studies that focus on a variety of illnesses and diseases. This course is geared toward individuals with a basic understanding of epidemiology and contains useful information for those pursuing a undergraduate degree.
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases: Course Description
Infectious diseases, which can range from the smallpox to HIV, will affect virtually everyone around the world. This free OpenCourseware, which can enhance your understanding of epidemiology, is presented by lecturer Kenrad Nelson from the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health. Lectures cover such topics as the the variety of infectious diseases, microbiology, vaccines, examinations of several case-control studies and the modeling of infectious diseases. Students who complete the course will develop an introductory understanding of the field of epidemiology, how to develop effective strategies to fight disease transmission and the creation of criteria for investigating and assessing new diseases. Students will also learn how to minimize transmission through an understanding of transmission vectors, which include air, blood, insects and more. The first step towards fighting and eradicating disease is a background in epidemiology. After completing this course, students will be armed with the skills and knowledge needed to take the next step in the fight against infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, malaria and more.
Students can download lectures, notes and other study materials from the course's website. If you are interested in taking advantage of this free course, visit the epidemiology infectious disease course page.
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