| Module Title |
Epidemiology |
| Module Code |
HEA1009 (ITS: NS270) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This is a first course in epidemiology.
After doing it you will understand what epidemiology is, and how epidemiologists view the world. You will have a basic knowledge of the major sources of health and disease in population. You will be able to read, and critically appraise, relevant journal articles.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss the term epidemiology and its contribution to population health and the planning and delivery of health services.
2. Understand the uses of evidence in healthcare, and learn how to find, use and critically appraise it.
3. Understand the range of study designs in common use - survey, cohort, case-control, randomized controlled trial, and have a working knowledge of how to measure health and well-being.
4. Discuss the main factors that sustain health, and cause disease, including social status, nutrition, and exercise.
5. Have a working knowledge of how to think about and measure measure health and well-being.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 12 | Taught elements during scheduled lectures | | Group work | 12 | Class is divided into groups, who receive tasks regularly, and present the results of these in the class | | Class Presentation | 24 | Work between session, carrying out the tasks set for their groups | | Independent Study | 77 | Self-directed learning |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 10779 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Gillian Paul | Module Teacher | Anthony Staines |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Extended Essay / Dissertation | Students will form groups which choose a topic of interest to them, posed as a question.
In their assignment they will answer the question, and justify their answer, with correctly referenced, but selected, literature.
Each assignment will then be marked, in writing, by at least two other students, and the authors will respond, in writing, to the comments of the markers.
The whole package, assignment, two peer marks, and response, will be graded. | 70% | Once per semester | | Participation | Students are divided into groups.
For each session all groups are given the same task, and time is allocated to carry out the work.
Groups are selected, in order, to present their work to the class. Each group will do the same number of presentations. | 20% | As required | | Participation | Students will receive 1 mark for attendance at classes, up to a total of 10 marks. | 10% | Every Week |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Epidemiology
This is the study of the distribution and determinants of health and disease in human populations.
Evidence and Appraisal
These are the skills and techniques required to find evidence relating to a question, evaluate the evidence you find, and summarise it for others.
Causes of health and disease
We will review some of the main causes of health and disease in human populations.
Measuring health and disease
We will give some approaches to measuring health and disease in human populations.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Isabel dos Santos Silva: 1999, Cancer epidemiology: principles and methods, 1, IARC, Lyons:France, 441, 928320405
- R. Bonita, R. Beaglehole, T. Kjellström.: 2006, Basic epidemiology, 2, WHO, Geneva:Switzerland, 226, 924154707
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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