Environmental Epidemiology

Course Description

Environmental epidemiology may be defined as the epidemiological study of the disease consequences of exposures that are involuntary and that occur in the general environment. This course will emphasize the use of epidemiologic techniques to better understand exposures that result from contaminants in air, water, soil and diet. Specific topics and their relevance to environmental epidemiology will include cluster analysis, ecologic studies, risk assessment and measurement error. The course will also provide participants with an improved understanding of the importance and means of study appropriate for selected environmental pollutants. The course will draw upon examples of environmental epidemiology presently being conducted at Tufts, in certain cases through invited lectures, as a means of illustrating epidemiologic methods or in providing a more in-depth understanding of the agent and exposure pathways. The course will be conducted in a seminar format featuring interactive discussion and small group exercises.

Basic Enrollment Requirements: Unofficial Transcript - Bachelor's. You will be contacted after registration for required evidence of immunization. 

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Remission Eligible: Yes; all university policies apply. 

Instructor Approval: Required; Please email the instructor of this course to request permission to enroll. We typically recommend including a transcript and 2-3 sentences as to why you are interested in taking the course. Once you receive permission, please forward your communication documenting permission to courses@tufts.edu.