Week 2: Epidemiologic Measures and Data Sources Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to: Differentiate between key epidemiologic measures of disease frequency and association (e.g., incidence, prevalence, relative risk, odds ratio). Identify and evaluate primary and secondary data sources used in population health. Apply epidemiologic measures to describe and […]

Week 2 Assignment: Application of Epidemiologic Measures Due: Day 7 (11:59 p.m. MT) Points: 100 points Length: 3–4 pages (excluding title page and references), double-spaced, APA 7th edition. Instructions: For this Assignment, you will build on your Week 1 topic selection by applying epidemiologic measures to your chosen population health problem. Write a scholarly paper […]

Week 1 Discussion: Introduction to Epidemiology, Population Health, and Your Selected Health Problem Due Dates Main Post: By Day 3 (11:59 p.m. MT) Response Posts: By Day 6 (11:59 p.m. MT) Total Points: 100 points (or as indicated in your specific rubric) To Prepare Review the Learning Resources for Week 1, including the course textbook […]

Week 1 Assignment: Initial Population Health Problem Proposal Due: Day 7 Points: Typically 100 points Length: 2–3 pages (excluding title page and references), double-spaced, APA 7th edition. Instructions: For the culminating course project, you will develop a Population Health Program Proposal. This Week 1 assignment forms the foundation. Write a short paper in which you: […]

Important Note on Course Title: According to Walden University’s official academic catalog, NURS 6700 is officially titled Epidemiology and Population Health (5 credits). It emphasizes how epidemiologic concepts and methods inform evidence-based practice (EBP) in advanced nursing and population health contexts. The course explores disease distribution, etiology, study designs, data sources, measures of association, bias, […]