Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - HSCI 432 D100

Seminar in Epidemiology (3)

Class Number: 5650

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    HSCI 230 (or 330) with a minimum grade of C-.

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 health surveillance, study design and statistical methods. The course will build upon knowledge gained in HSCI 230/330 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 develop a research question, identify a study design, and complete an abridged CIHR operating grant proposal.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

This course will provide students with a broad overview of epidemiology from an interdisciplinary perpective with special emphasis on real-world application. Students will also gain competency in interpreting and critiquing research papers in the field and crafting and presenting an abridged operating grant.

Grading

  • Group readings presentation 20%
  • Grant outline and final proposal 25%
  • Attendance 10%
  • Final presentation 20%
  • Exam 25%

NOTES:

Additional information about assignments will be provided in class and on Canvas.

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.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html