Fall 2017
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> MLSC.5410
> 031
Course No: MLSC.5410-031; SIS Class Nbr: 9178; SIS Term: 2710
Course Status: Registration Closed
Course Description
This course is designed to provide an overview of public health and the public heath laborabory covering topics such as the legal basis and history of public health, public health structure, communications and interactions, and epidemiology. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the public health laboratory and its core functions, its role in policy development, infectious disease, environmental issues, emergency preparedness, newborn screening, global issues, and public health research. Public health laboratory methodology, regulation and improvement, and quality assurance will also be examined.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
- Prerequisites: MS in Clinical Lab Sciences
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
- Instructor: Jennifer Nicoloro
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UMass Lowell Bookstore
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2017 Fall: Sep 06 to Dec 10
- Chat Hours: Tue 9-10pm*
- Course Level: Graduate
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Tuition: $1725
- Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.
*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate
in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers,
and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended.
Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the
scheduled times.
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