Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Advanced data search and communication skills, advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills, introduction to survey design and questionnaires, introduction to SPSS (Statistics Package for Social Sciences), Epi-Info, tele and video conferencing. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate - Advanced computing skills in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Advanced database search & communication skills. Introductory skills in questionnaire and survey design. Introductory skills in SPSS (statistical software program). Introductory skills in Endnote (referencing software program). Introductory knowledge of Tele and video conferencing. Introductory skills in Epi Info (outbreak analysis software program). |
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: | Green L. and Ottoson J., (1999), Community and Population Health, NY, McGraw Hill. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 26%, Exercises (4) 24%, Class Test (final week) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61303 Environmental Health | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 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 |
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