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<p>This unit will cover application of epidemiological and biostatistical methods to understand population health issues and evaluate biomedical literaturefor informed decision-making. This will include consideration of fundamental ethical issues pertaining to the conduct of biomedical research and population health interventions. Much emphasis is placed on a population view of health and disease, social determinants of health, epidemiological principles, research study design and statistical analyses of data.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>epidemiological and statistical concepts and methods used in population health </li><li>ethical issues pertaining to the conduct of biomedical research </li><li>ethical issues of population health interventions</li><li> social determinants of health </li><li>research study design </li><li>statistical analyses of data.</li></ul>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will cover application of epidemiological and biostatistical methods to understand population health issues and evaluate biomedical literaturefor informed decision-making. This will include consideration of fundamental ethical issues pertaining to the conduct of biomedical research and population health interventions. Much emphasis is placed on a population view of health and disease, social determinants of health, epidemiological principles, research study design and statistical analyses of data.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:</p><ul><li>epidemiological and statistical concepts and methods used in population health </li><li>ethical issues pertaining to the conduct of biomedical research </li><li>ethical issues of population health interventions</li><li> social determinants of health </li><li>research study design </li><li>statistical analyses of data.</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019901 - Medical Science
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/monci1005">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Critically appraise the popular and biomedical literature in public health.</p>
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<p>Identify fundamental ethical considerations that underpin health research.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate application of core public health principles including epidemiology, biostatistics and ethics in health research.</p>
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<p>Identify and apply the importance of statistical methods in the design, analysis and presentation of the results of research studies in health and biomedicine, and in reports of health-related matters in general.</p>
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<p>Interpret statistical results presented and identify limitations in the biomedical literature and other media and convey the interpretation in simple language.</p>
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<p>Explain how disease is measured in populations and critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different epidemiological study designs which are used in public health research.</p>
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<p>Analysis of public health data </p>
<p>Data analysis</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
3, 4, 5
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<p>Public health critical review and oral presentation</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>15-30%</p>
1, 2, 3, 6
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<p>Tests and quizzes</p>
<p>Multiple choice questions and online tests</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
3, 4, 5, 6
Supplementary assessment available:
No
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
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FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
019901 - Medical Science
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/monci1005">View unit fees</a>
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