PHCG 2120 Introduction to Epidemiology

Name: Introduction to Epidemiology
Rating: 4.59 (244 reviews)

Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in populations, and the application of this knowledge to improve health outcomes. This course will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology. Topics will include: measures of disease occurrence and association, study design, basic statistics, reading and interpreting published epidemiological studies, and special topics (e.g.chronic disease epidemiology, outbreak investigations), with an emphasis on critical thinking and application.

Course overview

Department: Schiller Institute
School: Boston College
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites: NURS1210 or PHCG1210

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

4.59 / 5

Based on 244 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Ashley Longacre
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.94/5
Kurt Straif
Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.95/5

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