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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health by The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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About the Course

Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. By applying the concepts learned in this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and makes for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies. This course explores public health issues like cardiovascular and infectious diseases – both locally and globally – through the lens of epidemiology....

Top reviews

DA

Nov 15, 2015

Very useful and comprehensive information. I warmly recommend this course to all the ones interested in getting a proper understanding of the terms, concepts and designs used in clinical studies.

OC

Jan 28, 2021

Great introduction to the area, focusing on key principles and definitions. Some more practice on calculations would be helpful to reinforce the difference between studies, and measures. Thanks!

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By Nikita S

Sep 12, 2017

I wish we went in depth a bit. The overview was a bit vague and didn't instruct very well.

By Vivek S

Jul 25, 2020

Very Slow and highly information-only course. It could've been more enthusiastic and fun.

By Ibrahim B

Jun 13, 2018

The quiz questions were tricky and the modules were not as easy to follow as I thought.

By Brent A

Aug 11, 2015

It was a good basic intro into the statistical methods of epidemiology. Quite basic.

By Ignacio R

Jan 25, 2016

It is an interesting course, as a first contact with epidemiology and public health

By bhoosha a

Jan 19, 2023

I guess more improvements needed for quiz and in depth video should be included.

By Sezin E

May 17, 2020

Lectures are taught very fast, but still informative if you pay attention

By Susan D

Aug 7, 2019

This MOOC was quite detailed and i enjoyed every bit of the subject.

By XIANGYU S

Nov 12, 2020

No bad. But the quiz are too difficult for me .

By MODUPE O

Oct 12, 2020

Some of the content was not clearly explained.

By Aryan S

Jun 22, 2020

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By RaShanda H

Mar 4, 2025

Please make certificates easier to print.

By Taiwo I

Apr 24, 2020

Great learning opportunity

By David c

Apr 2, 2020

content did not match test

By Ting F L Y

Dec 28, 2021

not detail enough.

By Wei T H

May 22, 2020

In the earlier weeks terminology was introduced that were unexplained (the measures of association) even though it was stated in the lecture that these were "previously covered". This prompted me to search back desperately to see what I have missed to no avail, finally culminating in me simply looking up the terminology online. As it turns out, these terminology were explained in a subsequent week. Had this been conveyed or structured better, the course would have been easier to understand. Also the material was pretty surface level when discussing causality. In terms of presentation skills, it would help if the lecturers fumbled less with their scripts structured the content better. However, it is good effort and the content is fairly important, especially during these times where fake medical information is rife.

By Victoria D

May 8, 2018

Lectures start from irritating music and book-ended by unnecessary summary of what will be and was studied. Lots of complicated language without explanation such as "osteoclast reabsorbtion reduction". Tests are impossible to pass. They ask questions not covered in lectures, lots of multiple choices where one incorrect tick shoots down the whole question. I can see from forums that some questions are contradictory - there is no correct answer. A missed opportunity.

By Sandra M

Sep 29, 2021

The course itself is good however the answers to the quiz questions cannot always be found in the notes.

By Sobia T

Oct 31, 2024

module 6 has only 2 min conclusion video. and which is not market completed and not giving certificate

By John K J

Jan 14, 2024

This course has broaden my perspewctive about public health in general.

By Cathy L

Oct 29, 2024

the questions are a little bit difficult to understand

By Emine O

May 11, 2021

Quiz questions were really hard and tricky.

By Roberto P

Dec 21, 2021

Very difficult questions

By John W

Dec 29, 2015

poorly done

By Martha O

Sep 3, 2020

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE. I can read the slides myself. I know how to read. I 'm literate. I don't need you to read, stumble over your words or mispronounce words as you drone on in your monotone voice through your powerpoint slides. BORING BORING BORING. Further, this is NOT an introductory course. Phrases, words and concepts in the lecture are new to me, so YAY for me, to want to learn something completely new, only to have your tests not give any partial credit for the MASSIVE NUMBER of multiple choice questions where I got 3 out of 4 test questions correct, 4 out of 5 test questions correct, or 2 out of 3 test questions correct. What kind of grading system is this for an introductory course for the general public interested in this topic during COVID? OUT OF TOUCH with why general citizens might want to take this course. I will never take course from either of you again. You both should take the Coursera Course called "Mindshift" that is the leading MOOC course on how to use humor, be interesting, engaging, and fun in your course. You are the poster children for the opposite of boring, droning, and one way lecture style. BOO HISS. Old School, ladies. OLD SCHOOL. Your pop up quizzes during the lectures are given in under less than a nono second to test concepts introduced less than 2 minutes prior. Breathe. Relax. Give us a minute or two to ABSORB the material. You have no idea how to conduct an online course. I recommend this course to no none.