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Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.
Deadline:
01/19/2027
Format:
In-person
Term Offered:
Winter
Overview
The course will cover the fundamentals for descriptive epidemiology and global burden of cancer (incidence, mortality, and survival; time trends); cancer biology (carcinogenesis, genetics, molecular biology); evaluating epidemiologic evidence for cancer risk factors (study designs, causal inference); assessing the cancer risk attributable to specific risk factors/exposures (attributable risk, meta-analysis); important preventable or avoidable exposures (chemicals, nutrition, tobacco, occupation, infection, ionizing radiation); and cancer prevention and control. Emphasis will be on specific preventable exposures for major cancers and methods for assessing opportunities for prevention.The course is intended to develop skills in the evaluation of risk factors and exposure prevention. Students will...
The course will cover the fundamentals for descriptive epidemiology and global burden of cancer (incidence, mortality, and survival; time trends); cancer biology (carcinogenesis, genetics, molecular biology); evaluating epidemiologic evidence for cancer risk factors (study designs, causal inference); assessing the cancer risk attributable to specific risk factors/exposures (attributable risk, meta-analysis); important preventable or avoidable exposures (chemicals, nutrition, tobacco, occupation, infection, ionizing radiation); and cancer prevention and control. Emphasis will be on specific preventable exposures for major cancers and methods for assessing opportunities for prevention.
The course is intended to develop skills in the evaluation of risk factors and exposure prevention. Students will participate in hands-on exercises and critical review of journal articles. Participation in class discussion is an important part of the course. Students will prepare a class project and present interim and final presentations of this work.
Course Details
At the end of the course, students will understand:
- Identify the major sites of cancer and their epidemioligic characteristics including age, sex, race and geographic distributions, time trends and major risk factors
- Understand the molecular basis of cancer and carcinogenesis
- Understand the major modifiable exposures of etiologic significance, including their possible mechanisms of action, their distribution in the population, and methodologic issues involved in studying them including attributable risks associated with modifiable exposures
- Understand the concepts of cancer control, complex systems, and social determinants of cancer
- Understand epidemiologic methods of the context of cancer research
Epidemiologic Methods (EPI 203). Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
Course content will be delivered through weekly seminars on Mondays. Students are encouraged to attend class in person at UCSF or if circumstances don't permit, via web conference (Zoom) and after notification of the instructor. Note that because the course is co-taught with UC, Berkeley, it begins later in Winter Quarter and extends into Spring Quarter.
The daily schedule of activities will be posted on the course's online syllabus.
All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus.
Course participation and discussion: 30%
- Attendance and participation in the class discussion
- Lead class discussion on assigned dates
Mid-term SEER project: 20%
Written and oral presentations of research project: 50%
- Students may select one topic/controversy for their final project
- Selection of topic and interim updates will be due as noted on the syllabus
- Final written report and in-class presentation
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
For UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $3,200
For Non-UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $3,900
UC-Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or post-doctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; or a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the TICR program); or individuals who hold full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff positions. Please note: Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC status.
At the end of the course, students will understand:
- Identify the major sites of cancer and their epidemioligic characteristics including age, sex, race and geographic distributions, time trends and major risk factors
- Understand the molecular basis of cancer and carcinogenesis
- Understand the major modifiable exposures of etiologic significance, including their possible mechanisms of action, their distribution in the population, and methodologic issues involved in studying them including attributable risks associated with modifiable exposures
- Understand the concepts of cancer control, complex systems, and social determinants of cancer
- Understand epidemiologic methods of the context of cancer research
Epidemiologic Methods (EPI 203). Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
Course content will be delivered through weekly seminars on Mondays. Students are encouraged to attend class in person at UCSF or if circumstances don't permit, via web conference (Zoom) and after notification of the instructor. Note that because the course is co-taught with UC, Berkeley, it begins later in Winter Quarter and extends into Spring Quarter.
The daily schedule of activities will be posted on the course's online syllabus.
All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus.
Course participation and discussion: 30%
- Attendance and participation in the class discussion
- Lead class discussion on assigned dates
Mid-term SEER project: 20%
Written and oral presentations of research project: 50%
- Students may select one topic/controversy for their final project
- Selection of topic and interim updates will be due as noted on the syllabus
- Final written report and in-class presentation
Only UCSF students (defined as individuals enrolled in UCSF degree or certificate programs) will receive academic credit for courses. Official transcripts are available to UCSF students only. A Certificate of Course Completion will be available upon request to individuals who are not UCSF students and satisfactorily pass all course requirements.
For UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $3,200
For Non-UC-Affiliated learners, the course fee is $3,900
UC-Affiliation: Concurrent enrollment in a University of California-sponsored residency or post-doctoral fellowship program that is recognized by the Office of Graduate Medical Education; or a registered student in one of the professional schools or graduate programs at the University of California (in a program other than the TICR program); or individuals who hold full-time salaried University of California faculty, academic or staff positions. Please note: Individuals will be asked to provide proof of UC status.
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How to Enroll
Whether you're exploring the field, enhancing your skills, or working toward a larger academic goal, most individual courses are open to everyone. Current learners enrolled in DEB Education programs have priority in enrollment for this course. Any extra spaces are available to non-DEB Education learners (i.e., those from the Institute for Global Health Sciences, School of Nursing, external groups, etc).
You’ll find details on course fees, how to apply and pay, and the full course schedule on the Course Enrollment & Payment page. Be sure you understand the enrollment policies and payment process before completing the enrollment form.
And remember: you only need to submit one form for all the new courses you want to take.