Epidemiology of Aging
Will not be taught during 2023-2024 academic year.
Fall 2022 (2 units)
This seminar course offers an introduction to the methods involved in epidemiologic research of aging and to common dysfunction in elderly populations. Students will learn to integrate epidemiologic methods and subject matter knowledge to critically appraise literature about aging and age-related diseases and disorders.
Objectives
Prerequisites
None.
Faculty
| Course Director: |
Jacqueline Torres, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine |
Format
Course content will be delivered through weekly interactive lectures. These will take place on Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Sept. 21 to Dec. 2.
Materials
All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus.
Grading
Grading is based on the following distribution:
- Class Participation (25%)
- Student Presentation (25%)
- 2-Page Written Assignments (15%)
- 5-page Written Assignments (35%)
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
To Enroll
ATCR and MAS students use the Student Portal
Students taking individual courses:
Course Fees
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Fall Course Schedule
Apply by September 12, 2022 for Fall quarter
Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.