380.823.41
Research Seminar in Population, Family and Reproductive Health I

Location
Internet
Term
1st Term
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Class Time(s)
Monday, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Cynthia Minkovitz
Donna Strobino
Contact Name
Cynthia Minkovitz
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Successful completion of courses required in first year of doctoral program in PFRH

Description
Provides experience in critical evaluation of historical and contemporary research pertinent to Population, Family and Reproductive Health. Addresses a range of topics, drawing on research from multiple academic disciplines. Critiques and discusses conceptual frameworks and empirical articles and examines the methodological and disciplinary perspectives of the research or articles.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Apply diverse conceptual frameworks to public health issues pertinent to PFRH
  2. Critique empirical articles addressing public health issues related to PFRH
  3. Compare and contrast the approaches of various academic disciplines to public health issues of relevance to PFRH
  4. Recognize and critically evaluate common study designs and methods used in research relevant to PFRH
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 50% Oral Presentation
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

This is the virtual/online section of a course also held onsite. You are responsible for the modality in which you register.