This course is an introduction to the basic principles, methods, and uses of epidemiology.  An overview of fundamental epidemiologic methods used in public health research and practice will be covered.  The student will be familiarized with basic measures used in describing disease frequency in populations.  Descriptive and analytic approaches to the study of disease will be explored, and a perspective on the role of epidemiologic methods in health services planning and evaluation will be provided.  Problem solving exercises will be used to provide students with an opportunity to tabulate data and apply subject matter developed during lectures and in reading assignments.  Application of epidemiologic concepts to various health settings will be addressed.