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Epidemiology 2 (POPH90242)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
August
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | August |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is a core subject within the Master of Epidemiology and the Master of Science (Epidemiology) and an elective within the Master of Public Health and Master of Environment.
It covers the main experimental and observational study designs used in epidemiological research: These will include randomised controlled trials including the variants of trials, cohort studies, case-control studies including the variants of nested case-control studies, case-cohort studies and case-crossover studies and ecological studies.
Causal diagrams are introduced as a unifying means for identifying confounding and selection bias and interpreting associations. Other topics include: measurement error, effect modification and validity of the findings.
Skills in critically appraising findings from research will build on the base of Epidemiology one. Students will apply their knowledge to designing studies with the aim of investigating topical problems in public health.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students are expected to be able to:
- Design trials and observational studies with due regard to choosing a design to answer a specific research question, minimising bias, achieving adequate sample size and feasibility
- Compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of the above study designs
- Critically appraise reports of trials and observational studies including assessing any residual confounding and the clinical or public health implications of any effect modification
- Use the published guidelines for the reporting of studies to assist with designing and appraising studies
- Assess reliability and validity of study measures and describe strategies to minimise measurement error
- Perform basic sample size calculations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
POPH90142 Epidemiology & Analytic Methods 1
POPH90143 Epidemiology & Analytic Methods 2
OR
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90013 | Biostatistics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POPH90014 | Epidemiology 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
POPH90146 Study Design in Epidemiology
POPH90147 Epidemiology in Practice
Recommended background knowledge
Students are expected to be familiar with the statistical package Stata
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One assignment
| Week 4 | 20% |
One assignment
| 2 Weeks after the end of teaching | 40% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Shyamali Dharmage Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 September 2020 to 22 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 September 2020 Census date 5 October 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 November 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 August contact information
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
OR
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: MSPGH Website
- Email: Enquiry Form
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics Course Master of Biostatistics Course Master of Epidemiology Course Master of Science (Epidemiology) Course Master of Public Health Major Public Health Informal specialisation Epidemiology and Biostatistics Major Tailored Specialisation Major Environment and Public Health Major Tailored Specialisation Major Tailored Specialisation - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022