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 1120 andBIO 1130 or BIO 1180 andBIO 1190 and MATH 1300 or MATH 2300
Credits: 3.0