Courses & Units

Introduction to Epidemiology CAM528

Hobart

Introduction

This unit explores the principles, theories and practice of epidemiology. Students are provided with a comprehensive introduction to the collection and interpretation of epidemiological data within the framework of health. The unit content covers the broad areas of disease distribution, study design, basic quantitative measures, causality, interpretation of epidemiological data and critical appraisal of the literature. These concepts are explored in the context of contemporary health and health care issues such as non-communicable diseases, cancer screening, mental health, domestic violence, disability and drug and alcohol addiction. The unit focuses on the development of essential skills for logical and scientific assessment and evaluation of the literature. Critical thinking, scientific and analytical competencies are emphasized throughout this unit which builds core skills essential to health and health services research, planning and evaluation of programs and policy formulation.

Note: This unit is offered in winter school as a blended unit that requires attendance for three days for face-to-face workshops and some online activities. It is also offered again in second semester as a fully online unit.

Summary

Unit name Introduction to Epidemiology
Unit code CAM528
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Health and Medicine
Tasmanian School of Medicine
Discipline Medicine
Coordinator

Teaching staff

Dr Sue Pearson
Level Postgraduate
Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus Off-Campus International International Domestic Domestic
Hobart Semester 2 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2021 23/3/2021 12/4/2021 30/5/2021
Semester 2 12/7/2021 10/8/2021 30/8/2021 17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).

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Fees

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 Domestic Full Fee
061300 $993.00 $993.00 not applicable $2,525.00

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Requisites

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Semester 1: On line and face-to-face

Semester 2: distance, fully on line

Assessment

1. Online Quiz x 5 (25%)
2. Dropbox assignments based on discussion board participation x 3 (1000 words each) (45%)
3. Critique of a journal article (1500 words) (30%).

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Textbooks

Required

Essential Epidemiology (Webb and Bain)

Recommended

See Required Textbooks

Booktopia textbook links

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