RPN 525 – Cancer Epidemiology
Sample Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Lecturer
1	Course Overview	Baker
2	Descriptive Epidemiology of Cancer, Cancer Biology I : Basic Genetics, Basic Histology, Cell Cycle
3	Cancer Biology II: Cancer Genetics, Carcinogenesis
4	Methods in Cancer Epidemiology I: Case-Control Studies; Prevention Trials	Reid
5	Methods in Cancer Epidemiology II Cohort Studies; Molecular Epidemiology
6	Exam # 1
7	Dietary Factors, Class Discussion (Nicodemus et al 2004)
8	Reproductive and Hormonal Factors Class Discussion (Lukanova et al. 2004)	Baker
9	Environmental Factors Class Discussion (Shen et al. 2003)
10	Spring Recess – No Class
11	Tobacco Class Discussion (Etzel et al. 2003)	Giovino
12	Infectious Etiology Class Discussion (Parker et al. 2004)
13	Ethical Issues in Cancer Epidemiology Student Presentations
14	Student Presentations
15	Student Presentations
16	Reading Day – No Class
17	Exam #2

Textbook: Adami HO, Hunter D, Trichopoulos D. Textbook of Cancer Epidemiology. Oxford University Press. New York, NY 2002.

Course Coordinator: Kirsten B. Moysich, PhD

Final grade will be based on the following:

• Exam #1 (30%)
• Exam #2 (30%)
• Oral Presentation (20%)
• Class Participation (20%): Active participation is an essential part of this course. You are expected to have carefully read all assigned scientific papers (see below) and should be prepared to answer questions related to the research described in these papers.