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Epidemiology of Adult Psychiatric Disorders
EPI 217

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Description

Course Description
The goal of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of the epidemiologic and clinical aspects of adult psychiatric disorders. A range of studies from early classics to recent work on the prevalence, risk factors, and distribution of major mental disorders will be covered. Through class discussion and completion of written assignments, special attention will be paid to the unique methodological and analytic issues highlighted in psychiatric epidemiological research. Students will consider implications for public health programs, interventions, and prevention.

Enrollment Requirements
Required: EPI201 or EPI208 or EPI500 or EPI505 or ID201. Concurrent enrollment is allowed for all required courses.
Recommended: EPI 204 or EPI 289 or BST 210 or BST 223 or BST 226

Pre-requisites: EPI201 or EPI208 or EPI500 or EPI505 or ID201. Concurrent enrollment is allowed for all required courses.

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 2.5
Cross Reg

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Department Epidemiology
Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Audit, Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements Pre-requisites: EPI201 or EPI208 or EPI500 or EPI505 or ID201.