NUR 412 – Epidemiology for Population-Based Care is a senior-level course in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Miami. The course introduces students to the principles and methods of epidemiology and their application to population-based care. Students will learn about the concepts of disease distribution, risk factors, and prevention. They will also develop the skills they need to design, conduct, and evaluate epidemiologic studies.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of NUR 412 – Epidemiology for Population-Based Care, students will be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts in epidemiology
- Describe the distribution of diseases in populations
- Identify risk factors for disease
- Develop and implement prevention strategies
- Design, conduct, and evaluate epidemiologic studies
- Communicate epidemiologic findings to healthcare professionals, patients, and the public
Course Resources:
- Textbook: Epidemiology for Nurses (5th Edition) by Susan G. Corbin
- Handouts
- PowerPoint presentations
- Online resources
- Guest speakers
Prerequisites:
NUR 412 requires the following prerequisites:
- Completion of all core nursing courses
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
