|
| |
11547 (v.2) Epidemiology 781
Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The scientific method. Measurement issues including questionnaire design, reliability and validity of data, issues of sampling and sample size. Epidemiological research. Understanding of rates, ratios, clinical trials, cohort, case control and descriptive epidemiological designs. Assessing the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests. |
| |
Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand the basic concepts and techniques necessary for epidemiologic research. Understand and be able to read accounts of the various research designs with understanding. Appreciate the ethical issues involved in epidemiologic research and the methods which must be applied to conduct ethical research. Apply the necessary skills to critically appraise the health research literature. Design epidemiological studies and write appropriate research proposals. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Elwood J.M., (1998), Critical Appraisal of Epidemiological Studies and Clinical Trials, 2nd ed., NY, Oxford University Press. Gordis L., (1996), Epidemiology, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders. Szklo M. and Nieto F.J., (2000), Epidemiology - Beyond the Basics,Aspen, Gaithersberg. Last J.M., (Ed.), (2001), A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 4th ed., Oxford University Press. Armitage P. and Berry G., (1987), Statistical Methods in Medical Research, 2nd ed., Oxford, Blackwell Scientific Publications. Petitti D.B., (1994), Meta-Analysis, Decision Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, NY, Oxford University Press. National Health and Medical Research Council, (1996), National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans. NH and MRC, Canberra. |
Unit Texts: | Rothman K.J. and Greenland S., (1998), Modern Epidemiology, 2nd ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott-Raven. Burns R.B., (2000), Introduction to Research Methods, 4th ed., Australia, Longman, Pearson Educ. |
| |
Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 50%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
|
Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
|
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
|
Click here for a printable version of this page
|
|
|
|
