*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
This unit provide a comprehensive introduction to epidemiology (the study of the determinants and distribution of health related states). It addresses specific aspects relating to the collection and interpretation of epidemiological data, issues of major public health importance both within Australia and overseas, and provides students with the essential skills for logical, scientific assessment of the health and medical literature.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT:
2500 word essay (20%), journal club (5%), group presentation (10%) and individual paper (15%, word limit of 2000).
TEACHING PATTERN:
A weekly 1 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
KMA153
TEXTS Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012
STAFF: Dr Sue Pearson (Co-ordinator) and staff at the Menzies Research Institute
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