Spring 2018 - HSCI 432 D100
Seminar in Epidemiology (3)
Class Number: 11341
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Hasina Samji
hsamji@sfu.ca
1 778 782-8652
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Prerequisites:
HSCI 330.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The epidemiologic approach to health and disease in a population. Applying epidemiology to evaluation and policy.
COURSE DETAILS:
This upper-level undergraduate course will provide a broad overview of infectious disease epidemiology from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a special emphasis on disease surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, study design, molecular epidemiology, and statistical methods. The course will build upon knowledge gained in HSCI 330 and other upper level epidemiological and statistical courses. The course will take a case-study approach which requires students to complete or participate in group activities both in and outside of class. Students will also take one mid-term exam and complete an abridged CIHR operating grant proposal.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
This course will provide students with a broad overview of epidemiology with an emphasis on infectious diseases from an interdisciplinary perspective, with special emphasis on molecular epidemiology, disease surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, study design, and statistical methods. Student will also gain competency in interpreting and critiquing research papers in the field and crafting and presenting an abridged operating grant.
Grading
- Group exercises and readings presentation 20%
- Exam 30%
- Grant outline and final proposal 25%
- Operating grant presentation 15%
- Participation and attendance 10%
NOTES:
Additional information about assignments will be provided in class and on Canvas. 10% of the final grade will be based on attendance and participation.
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Articles or books will be posted on Canvas; articles that are not available must be obtained by students. Refer to weekly breakdown of lectures for more details.
Registrar Notes:
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