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Epidemiology

Chronic Diseases Epidemiology

EPI3006
3 hours English

Chronic Diseases Epidemiology

Chronic Diseases Epidemiology CS
1 Non-communicable diseases epidemiology
2 Concepts of chronic non-communicable diseases
3 Primary, modifiable & non-modifiable risk factors
4 Epidemiology of cardiovascular Disease
5 Epidemiology of of neoplasms
6 Epidemiology of diabetes & hypertension
7 Epidemiology of over-weight & obesity
8 Epidemiology of injury & disability
9 Epidemiology of depression & relevant suicidal behaviours
10 Epidemiology of complex genetic & hereditary diseases
11 Practical
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Specify methodological and conceptual knowledge in different areas of chronic non-communicable diseases.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Enumerate the basic steps of setting up and executing experiments & diagnostic methods for chronic non-communicable diseases.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Define concepts pertaining to principles of chronic non-communicable diseases and techniques for understanding various contemporary areas of research and their applications.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.4 Mapped to: K2

Enumerate the main characteristics of chronic non-communicable diseases, their risk factors, epidemiology, and control & prevention measures.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
1.5 Mapped to: K2

Enumerate the main chronic non-communicable diseases prevalent in the area, together with their determinants and contributing risk factors.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Justify different experiments related to chronic non-communicable diseases diagnosis, screening, and prevention.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Communicate epidemiological findings on chronic diseases effectively to healthcare professionals and the public.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.3 Mapped to: S3

Assemble practical analytical skills of methods of chronic non-communicable diseases.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
2.4 Mapped to: S4

Utilize epidemiological tools to track chronic disease trends and evaluate public health interventions.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures
Assessment Methods Examinations
3.1 Mapped to: V2

Adhere to ethical standards and responsibilities of behavior in the various activities in areas of chronic non-communicable disease‎‎

Teaching Strategy Assignments and/ or presentations
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the assignments and/ or presentations
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Lead a collaborative teamwork in presenting many issues about chronic non-communicable disease aspects.

Teaching Strategy Assignments and/ or presentations
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the assignments and/ or presentations
Assessment
Weight
Class assignments/ homework
5%
Presentations (groups)
5%
Quiz
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Practical Exam
20%
Final Written Exam
40%
Total
100%