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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 2024
Unit name | Introduction to Epidemiology |
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Unit code | CAM528 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine Tasmanian School of Medicine |
Discipline | Medicine |
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Level | Postgraduate |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Semester 1: On line and face-to-face Semester 2: distance, fully on line |
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Assessment | 1. Online Quiz x 5 (25%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | Essential Epidemiology (Webb and Bain) |
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Recommended | See Required Textbooks |
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