BIOS 242 – Week 6: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (Chamberlain University Module Overview)
This module introduces students to the principles and methods used to study the occurrence, distribution, and determinants of infectious diseases in populations. Students learn about key epidemiological concepts such as incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and modes of disease transmission. The module covers outbreak investigation, disease surveillance, risk factors, and measures for prevention and control. By understanding how infectious diseases spread and can be monitored, students gain critical knowledge for public health, infection control, and evidence-based decision-making in clinical and community settings.
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