This course involves concepts, principles and basic tools in epidemiology such as transmission of communicable diseases, concept of causality and estimation of health risk, measurement of population health status, measures of effect, and internal and external validity, all within the context of population/public health. It focuses on the practical application of the principles and methods of epidemiology to public health problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of intervention strategies. 

Objective: The main aim of this course is to introduce student to the concepts, principles and methods of epidemiology.

Mode of Delivery: The course is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorial and presentation of epidemiological research by students