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UQU Programs
Health Promotion and Education

Basic Epidemiology

EPI2004
3 hours English

Basic Epidemiology

Basic Epidemiology
1 Introduction to the epidemiological concepts, definitions, and uses
2 Epidemiologic triad; agent, host, and environment
3 Natural history of disease (pre-pathogenic & pathogenesis periods)
4 The chain of events in the infection process
5 Pattern of disease occurrence
6 The epidemic curve
7 Different levels of prevention
8 Control of cases, contacts and environment
9 Epidemiological studies (descriptive, analytic, experimental)
10 Applied morbidity indices in Saudi Arabia
11 Applied mortality indices in Saudi Arabia
12 Applied fertility indices in Saudi Arabia
13 Investigations of outbreak
14 Screening program
15 Surveillance system
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Outline the epidemiological concepts, methods, definitions, uses, and epidemiological studies

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Assignments
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Distinguish different levels of prevention of diseases

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Assignments
1.3 Mapped to: K2

Discuss control measures for cases, contacts and environment

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Assignments
2.1 Mapped to: S4

Compare different patterns of disease occurrence

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing - Classroom activities
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Oral Presentations
2.2 Mapped to: S3

Interpret data relevant to mortality, morbidity, and fertility indices in Saudi Arabia

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing - Classroom activities
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Oral Presentations
2.4 Mapped to: S5

Appraise methods of outbreak investigation and disease surveillance and their application in monitoring public health.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing - Classroom activities
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Oral Presentations
2.5 Mapped to: S4

Explain the principles and importance of screening in disease prevention and control.

Teaching Strategy - Interactive lecturing - Classroom activities
Assessment Methods - Examinations - Oral Presentations
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Make independent presentations in groups/individually on various dimensions of basic epidemiology of diseases

Teaching Strategy - Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Oral Presentations
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Demonstrate commitment to professional ethics and respect standards when participating in presentations and group work.

Teaching Strategy - Classroom activities
Assessment Methods Oral Presentations
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Midterm
20%
Assignments
10%
Presentation
10%
Final exam
50%
Total
100%