EPID497T

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EPID497T - Case Investigations, Contact Tracing and Public Health Response

Epidemiology and BiostatisticsUndergraduateUA - UA General

Course ID

042421

Course Description

Case investigation and contact tracing are key public health interventions in mitigating the spread of infectious disease. Our service-learning course will provide students with the foundational knowledge of why contact tracing is a crucial tool during an outbreak or pandemic. Students will be trained in how to conduct a case investigation and contract tracing interview, which will allow students to work as contact tracers for the CoVID-19 pandemic and other public health challenges and emergencies.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

2

Total Units Allowed

6

Grading Basis

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Career

Undergraduate

Course Requisites

EPID 309 preferred

May be convened with

EPID597T

Component

Workshop

Optional Component

No