
Trace the history of epidemiology from Hippocrates to John Snow, highlighting vital statistics, clinical trials, and vaccination, and show how globalization and lifestyle shifts shape coronavirus and infectious disease understanding.
Understand that a virus is a microscopic parasite that replicates in host cells during incubation (2 to 14 days) and learn transmission via droplets, surfaces, and direct or indirect routes.
Analyze how global air travel accelerates disease spread, compare historic pandemics, and examine how case fatality rates vary by age and testing availability.
Define numerator and denominator and apply prevalence, case fatality rate, mortality rate, and survival rate to understand coronavirus measures of disease using real data.
Develop critical thinking by evaluating coronavirus data, questioning projections, and distinguishing counts from rate per hundred thousand. Use real-time data, assess asymptomatic carriers, and ensure apples-to-apples comparisons.
Are you looking to better understand the Coronavirus and what it really means for your health and community? Would you rather be empowered by knowledge than held captive by fear and misinformation? Do you want to confidently explain how diseases spread and how pandemics unfold to your friends, family, or students?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're in exactly the right place.
This self-paced course is designed for learners of all backgrounds who want to gain a foundational understanding of epidemiology, virology, and public health practices—all through the lens of real-world application. Whether you're a concerned citizen, a student, a healthcare worker, or simply curious, this course will equip you with the tools to understand:
What viruses are and how they replicate
How diseases like COVID-19 spread through populations
Key epidemiological terms such as R0, incubation period, herd immunity, and more
How public health officials measure and respond to outbreaks
Practical strategies to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy during a pandemic
The long-term lessons we can take from COVID-19 into future health challenges
Through engaging videos, easy-to-understand examples, and real-world insights, you'll learn not only the "what" but also the "why" behind public health decisions and media headlines.
Once you enroll, you’ll gain lifetime access to all current content as well as any future updates or bonus lectures—completely free. I’m also personally available via email and the course discussion board to answer your questions, provide support, and help deepen your understanding as you go.
Join thousands of others who are choosing to replace fear with facts, confusion with clarity, and isolation with informed action. Let’s explore the science of disease together—and come out the other side stronger, smarter, and more connected.