PBH2001 · Foundations of epidemiology

Overview

In this unit, you will be introduced to the applications of epidemiological concepts and methods to typical problems in population health and in the broader public health literature. This will include your consideration of fundamental ethical issues pertaining to the conduct of public health research and population health interventions. Emphasis will be placed on a population view of health and disease, social determinants of health, epidemiological principles, research study design and interpretation, and communication of evidence in practice.

Areas of study: Health science Public health

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Examine and explain how disease is measured in populations
2. Assess the quality of evidence provided across epidemiological research designs
3. Recognise and summarise issues of cultural context and ethical principles in epidemiological and health research
4. Identify and apply core public health principles in health research
5. Summarise and communicate evidence for professional audiences

Workload

1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial, 3 hours of directed online student learning activities, plus 6 hours of self-directed study per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.