Overview
This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of epidemiology, basic epidemiological computations, and understanding published epidemiological research.
Outline
HADM 379 is structured for independent study with interactive tutoring. The course comprises the following 9 units:
- Unit 1: Introduction to Epidemiology
- Unit 2: Measuring Disease Occurrence
- Unit 3: Study Design I: Observational Studies
- Unit 4: Study Design II: Intervention Studies
- Unit 5: Estimating Risk
- Unit 6: The Epidemiological Approach to Causation
- Unit 7: Detection and Diagnosis of Disease
- Unit 8: Prognosis and Intervention
- Unit 9: Health Policy and Planning
Evaluation
To receive credit for HADM 379, you must complete all assessments, achieve a course composite grade of at least D (50 percent), and a grade of at least 50 percent on the Final Examination. The weighting of the composite grade is as follows:
| Activity | Weight |
| Assignment 1 | 12.5% |
| Quiz 1 | 10% |
| Assignment 2 | 12.5% |
| Quiz 2 | 10% |
| Assignment 3 | 20% |
| Final Exam | 35% |
| Total | 100% |
The final examination for this course must be requested in advance and written under the supervision of an AU-approved exam invigilator. Invigilators include either ProctorU or an approved in-person invigilation centre that can accommodate online exams. Students are responsible for payment of any invigilation fees. Information on exam request deadlines, invigilators, and other exam-related questions, can be found at the Exams and grades section of the Calendar.
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University’s online Calendar.
Materials
Digital course materials
Links to the following course materials will be made available in the course:
Celentano, D., & Szklo, M. (2019). Gordis Epidemiology (6th edition). Elsevier.
Other Materials
All other course materials will be accessed online.