phe5ist biostatistics
BIOSTATISTICS
PHE5IST
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students with an understanding of the role of epidemiology and biostatistics in public health. Students will be introduced to the main concepts and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics and how these are applied to identify and address public health problems.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBircan Erbas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites N/A
Co-requisites N/A
Incompatible subjects N/A
Equivalent subjects N/A
Special conditions N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Essential medical statistics. | Recommended | Kirkwood, B. R., & Sterne, J. A. C. | 2ND EDN, BLACKWELL SCIENCE 2003. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and apply the fundamental principles of biostatistics
- Activities:
- Lectures and other resources (provided on LMS), readings, workshop activities including computer labs, and assignments
02. Explain and demonstrate the role of biostatistics in public health
- Activities:
- Lectures and other resources (provided on LMS), readings, workshop activities including computer labs, and assignments
03. Explain, differentiate, and apply basic biostatistical concepts
- Activities:
- Lectures and other resources (provided on LMS), readings, workshop activities including computer labs, and assignments
04. Identify, generate (using a statistical package), interpret and communicate descriptive statistics and basic inferential statistics
- Activities:
- Lectures and other resources (provided on LMS), readings, workshop activities including computer labs, and assignments
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBircan Erbas
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 18
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 18 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 18
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 18 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two assignments - short and long answer questions and calculations (2,000-words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two hour in-class test (2,500-words equivalent) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |