Epidemiology and Public Health - SIB2016

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: Presentation

Group presentation 15 mins plus 5 mins questions

Presentation

This module starts by considering disease and death in a social and historical context. Ways of viewing population structure and quantifying the experience of birth, sickness and death within the population are studied and discussed. Trends in fertility and in morbidity and mortality will be illustrated with examples.
The basis of epidemiological studies is discussed. The main observational designs are studied. Experimental designs such as the randomised controlled trial are also discussed. The uses of the various type of study are illustrated by examples and threats to validity such as bias and confounding are investigated.
Applications are then presented which illustrate the uses of the various techniques and terminology. Case studies are developed from a variety of threats to health such as dietary inadequacies and infectious disease.

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Biology

SIB2016 - Epidemiology and Public Health

Epidemiology and Public Health

be able to explain how epidemiological studies inform our understanding of public health.

appreciate the use of epidemiology in identifying and controlling epidemics.

be able to discuss the uses and limitations of various types of epidemiological study.

Be familiar with the terminology used by epidemiologists.