Population Medicine (POPM)
POPM*3240 Epidemiology Fall and Winter [0.50]
The course examines the basic concepts of health and disease in populations. Methods used in descriptive and analytic epidemiological studies, including the design, analysis and interpretation of results for observational studies and field trials are presented.
Offering(s): Also offered through Distance Education format.
Restriction(s): This is a Priority Access Course. Some restrictions may apply during some time periods. Please see the Department of Population Medicine website for more information.
Department(s): Department of Population Medicine
Location(s): Guelph
POPM*4040 Epidemiology of Enteric Illnesses Fall Only (LEC: 3) [0.50]
This course examines the epidemiology of enteric illnesses, including the prevention and control of infections caused by foodborne, waterborne, and enteric zoonotic pathogens. Students will learn foundational principles of epidemiology, surveillance, outbreak investigations, health risk assessment, and burden of disease estimation. Pathogens relevant to Canadian and global contexts will be introduced and explored from biological, ecological, socio-economic, public health, and global health perspectives.
Department(s): Department of Population Medicine
Location(s): Guelph
POPM*4230 Animal Health Fall Only (LEC: 3) [0.50]
This course examines the causes and effects of important diseases of food animals in Canada, with a focus on dairy cattle. Elements of physiology, epidemiology, microbiology, nutrition, and production management are integrated into a health management approach emphasizing disease prevention. The course is directed at senior undergraduate students with interest in and knowledge of, food animal production agriculture.
Offering(s): Offered in-class in even-numbered years. Offered Distance Education format in odd-numbered years.
Restriction(s): This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. See the departmental website for more information.
Department(s): Department of Population Medicine
Location(s): Guelph