EPIDEMIOLOGY 1
PHE5EPI
2021
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.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHassan Vally
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThe subject is a core subject of the Master of Public Health.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Essential Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWebb, P. & Bain, C.
Year2011
Edition/Volume2nd Ed
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS: CAMBRIDGE.
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Introduction to Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMerrill, R., Timmereck, T.
Year2006
Edition/Volume4th edition
PublisherJONES AND BARTLETT PUBLISHERS
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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A Dictionary of Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLast, J.
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
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Social Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBerkman, L., Kawachi, I.
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Basic Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBeaglehole, R., Bonita, R., Kjeltstrom, T.
Year2000
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWHO, GENEVA
ISBNN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHassan Vally
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
Nine 4.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | 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. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
Assignment 2 - short answer questions and calculations (1,500-words equivalent)This assessment consists of short answer questions. This assignment consists of 1500 words. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO4 |
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. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |