PBHL 3040 Health Research Methods I

This course is the first part of a two course sequence. It introduces students to health research with
an emphasis on population-based research methodologies and research literacy. As a writing intensive
course, students will develop and use the critical skills needed to search the literature and
construct a literature review on a selected health topic. Considerable attention is given the process
of scientific writing, identification of legitimate sources of health information, and proper attribution
to avoid plagiarism. Must be a Public Health or Health Studies Major Prerequisite(s): BIO 1140 or BIO 1200 or BIO 1120 and BIO 1130 or BIO 1180 or BIO 1190 and MATH 1300 orMATH 2300 andPBHL 1100 or PBHL 1200 or PBHL 1300

Credits: 3.0