phe5epi epidemiology 1
EPIDEMIOLOGY 1
PHE5EPI
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to increase the knowledge of students in epidemiological methods and theory, building on the material covered in Health Data for Decision Making: Epidemiology and Biostatistics (PHE5HDD). At the completion of this subject, students will be expected to have a comprehensive understanding of the methods and application 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. Students will explore in detail some of the practical applications of epidemiology.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHassan Vally
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesPHE5HDD
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Learning resources
Essential Epidemiology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWebb, Bain and Page
Year2017
Edition/Volume3rd Ed
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS: CAMBRIDGE.
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Work-based learningNo
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