Introduction to Epidemiology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PUBH 4004
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Course ID
204712
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
4
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to give students a grounding in the basic concepts of epidemiology. Students will gain knowledge about: measuring and interpreting patterns of disease occurrence; routine sources of data, their strengths and limitations; study designs used in epidemiology and when to apply them; epidemiological models of causation; and will examine issues of study design and interpretation of results.

Course learning outcomes

  • Please refer to PUB HLTH 7075 for detailshttps://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pT2cCyojrJsr4o6DXT1TnUxVoEK?domain=adelaide.edu.au

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Assignment, Multiple Choice Questions, Short Response Questions, Discussion