EPIDEMIOLOGY 1
PHE5EPI
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides you with an introduction to epidemiological methods and theory. At the completion of this subject, you will be able to explain the methods and applications of descriptive and analytical epidemiology, explain the uses of different epidemiological study designs, understand the effect of bias, chance and confounding on epidemiological studies, and critically appraise published epidemiological studies. You will understand the role of epidemiology in supporting public health activities and will be introduced to some of the practical applications of epidemiology.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Hassan Vally
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHE5HDD
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The subject is a core subject of the Master of Public Health.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential Epidemiology (2nd Ed). | Prescribed | Webb, P. & Bain, C. 2011. | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS: CAMBRIDGE. |
| Readings | A Dictionary of Epidemiology | Recommended | Last, J. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2001 |
| Readings | Basic Epidemiology | Recommended | Beaglehole, R., Bonita, R., Kjeltstrom, T. | WHO, GENEVA, 2000. |
| Readings | Introduction to Epidemiology, 4th edition | Recommended | Merrill, R., Timmereck, T. | JONES AND BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, 2006 |
| Readings | Social Epidemiology | Recommended | Berkman, L., Kawachi, I. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2000 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and explain common indicators used to measure population health status
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
02. Explain the methods and applications of descriptive and analytical epidemiology
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
03. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different epidemiological study designs
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
04. Critically appraise epidemiological papers from the public health literature
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
05. Solve problems relating to the use of principal epidemiological concepts
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
06. Explain the uses of epidemiology in the practice of public health
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks
City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hassan Vally
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 4.0 hours lecture per study period from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 - short answer questions and calculations (1,000-words equivalent) | This assessment consists of short answer questions and calculations. This assignment consists of 1000 words. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 05, 06 |
| Assignment 2 - short answer questions and calculations (1,500-words equivalent) | This assessment consists of short answer questions. This assignment consists of 1500 words. | 30 | 04 |
| In class Assessment - short answer questions and calculations (2,500-words equivalent) | This assessment consists of short answer questions and calculations. This assessment consists of 2500 words. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |