Oct 31, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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