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Public Health

Introduction to Epidemiology

GPH3501
3 hours English

Introduction to Epidemiology

Introduction to Epidemiology
1 Epidemiology: Definitions
2 Basic terms in epidemiology
3 Purposes and Uses of Epidemiology
4 Disease causation
5 Epidemiological triad
6 Measurements in epidemiology: Morbidity
7 Measurements in epidemiology: Mortality
8 Infection process
9 Infection control precautions
10 Immunity: Innate immunity
11 Immunity: Acquired immunity
12 Investigation of an epidemic
13 Disease surveillance
14 Levels of disease prevention
15 Control strategies of disease
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Define the basic terms in epidemiology

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1.2 Mapped to: K2

Describe concepts, theories, and principles of epidemiology

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1.3 Mapped to: K3

Outline steps of disease surveillance and epidemic investigation.

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2.1 Mapped to: S2

Plan prevention and control interventions

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2.2 Mapped to: S3

Calculate quantitative health indicators in the community.

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3.1 Mapped to: V1

Adhere to principles of safety, ethics, rules and regulations of epidemiology at various healthcare settings.

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3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate leadership, professional autonomy, accountability, commitment, and collaboration in epidemiology

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Assessment
Weight
Assignment
10%
Midterm
20%
Quiz (1)
10%
Quiz (2)
10%
Final exam
50%
Total
100%