UW Autumn 2023 Epidemiology Courses

EPI 220 – Sexually Transmitted Infections: Causes & Consequences

Who gets STIs and why?  How do you prevent  and treat STIs?  What new STIs have recently emerged?  In this course, you will:

•      Identify populations at risk for STIs

•      Gain familiarity with infectious disease epidemiology

•      Outline risk factors for STI & HIV infection

•      Evaluate STI prevention interventions 

No prerequisites.  All majors are encouraged to enroll.  This is a great course for students preparing for careers in a health related field.  A basic understanding of biology is required.  Areas of Knowledge: I&S, NW, & QSR.

SLN: 15119; 5 credits; Lecture meets: T/Th 3:00–4:20 p.m.; Quiz meets: F 9:30–10:20 a.m. or F 12:30-1:20 p.m.

Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here.  Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.

EPI 221 – Maternal & Child Health – A Population Health Approach

This course will provide an overview of:

•      Indicators and contemporary issues in maternal and child health

•      Determinants of pregnancy complications and poor child health outcomes

•      Life course approach to maternal and child health

No prerequisites.  All majors are encouraged to enroll.  This is a great course for students preparing for careers in a health related field.  Areas of Knowledge: NW.

SLN: 15122; 5 credits; Lecture meets MW 1:00-2:20 p.m.; Quiz meets F 1:30-2:20 p.m.

Additional details about the course are provided on the attached flyer or can be found here.  Direct questions to epcourse@uw.edu.


By Lily Burnstein (She/Her)
Lily Burnstein (She/Her) Career Coach