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266 Texas A&MHealth Science Center613. Stastistical Methods for Genetics. Credit 3. This is an elective course that will introduce students tothe statistical methods used in the search for genetic factors that may be associated with diseases. Whilethe mathematics underlying the methods will be presented, emphasis will be placed on the understandingconcepts, using software to analyze example data and interpreting the results of those analyses.Prerequisites: PHEB 602 and PHEB 603 or STAT 651 and STAT 652 are required prerequisites sincethe current course will build on concepts introduced in those classes.614. Analysis Of Longitudinal and Multilevel Data. Credit 3. This course presents modern approachesto the analysis of longitudinal and multilevel data. The random-effects model and the generalized estimatingequations are studied. They are compared with the repeated analysis ANOVA. Both continuousand discrete outcome are considered. Missing data issue is discussed. Prerequisite: PHEB 603 andPHEB 609.615. Disaster Epidemiology. Credit 3. Students will be taught the basic principles, terms, and epidemiologicaltools for use in disasters. Topics to be covered include: 1) public health consequences associatedwith various types of disasters; 2) rapid health assessment of disaster-affected populations; 3) establishmentof emergency surveillance systems in disaster settings; 4) the federal and state disaster responseframework; 5) selected case studies of disasters and their effects on populations; and 6) topics relatedto disasters in international health settings. Each class session will have a lecture component, teamexercise/case study and discussion. Prerequisite: PHEB 600.618. Spatial Epidemiology I. Credit 3. This course provides a broad introduction to the principles andmethods of spatial epidemiology, with particular emphasis on the use and applications of GeographicalInformation Systems (GIS), and spatial analysis methods in health research and public health practice.619. Infectious Disease Epidemiology. Credit 3. Principles and practices of epidemiology appropriate forthe study of communicable diseases. Course focuses on methodology, public health concerns, patternsof transmission and newly discovered infectious diseases. Prerequisite: Either PHEB 600 or PHEB 605.620. Cancer Epidemiology. Credit 3. A review of the principles and methods used in cancer epidemiology.The course focuses on cancer etiology and control, with emphasis on race/ethnicity and urban/ruraldifferences in cancer incidence and mortality. Prerequisite: Either PHEB 600 or PHEB 605.621. Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology. Credit 3. Review of principles, issues and methods in theepidemiology of cardiovascular disease. This course also considers determinants and strategies for prevention.Prerequisite: PHEB 600 or permission of the instructor.622. Reproductive and Perinatal Epidemiology. Credit 3. Epidemiology of major reproductive healthoutcomes, including infertility, fetal loss, birth weight, congenital malformations and infant mortality.Review of current knowledge of determinants of these outcomes. Prerequisite: PHEB 600 or PHEB 605.624. Social Epidemiology. Credit 3. This course entails an exploration and examination of the social determinantsand distribution of physical and mental health outcomes. These determinants include socioeconomicinequalities, stress, and social organization. The course focuses on the development andevaluation of testable hypotheses concerning the relationship between social conditions and health.Prerequisite: PHEB 600 or PHEB 605.626. Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology. Credit 3. This course involves the examinationof occupational and environmental exposures related to disease and injury. Topics covered include generalmethods used in occupational and environmental epidemiology, exposure assessment, surveillance,and the relation of occupational and environmental exposure to adverse reproductive outcomes, cancer,diseases and the ergonomic-related outcomes. Prerequisite: PHEB 600 or PHEB 605.627. Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Credit 3. This course will provide insight into the epidemiologicconcepts and research needed in the study of chronic disease and its associated risk factors. This courseis intended to provide students with an appreciation of the major trends in the incidence and prevalenceof specific chronic diseases. The focus will be from a U.S. and international perspective. Methodologicalchallenges relevant to chronic disease epidemiologic research will be addressed in lectures, readings,student discussions, presentation and assignments. Prerequisite: PHEB 605.684. Practicum. Credit 3 to 6. Field placement experience in which students work closely with a departmentalfaculty member and (an) appropriate field professional(s) applying skills and techniques acquiredthrough coursework. Prerequisite: Approval by student’s academic advisor. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactorygrade option only.