PUB002-6/STI009-6 Epidemiology in Public Health Assignment 1 Class Test

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts of epidemiology, disease incidence, prevalence, and risk and how they are assessed.

2. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the main issues in the design of epidemiological studies, in the analysis and interpretation of epidemiological results and to justify and defend potential solutions to the epidemiological/public health problems.

Assignment Brief Discussion with Students

The assessment brief must be discussed during an in-class session with students within the first 2 weeks of the unit and be accompanied by a
screen/podcast on the BREO shell explaining the assessment, the rubric and marking criteria.

Assignment Requirements

The assessment method for epidemiology in public health involves an unseen written exam comprising short-answer and essay questions. This exam will
evaluate the understanding of concepts taught throughout the unit. Students will be required to perform calculations, analyse their results, and provide critical responses to conceptual inquiries.