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General Epidemiology

Course Description: This course provides an introduction and explanation of the principles and concepts of epidemiology. It will cover specific aspects of epidemiologic research design. Opportunities will be provided for students to understand sampling methods, disease causality, and the measurement of association between an exposure and an outcome. Errors, bias, and the impact of confounding will also be identified during research conduct.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Understanding the concept of epidemiology and its uses.
2- Identification of the epidemiological triad and disease determinants.
3. Determining Causality and Measuring Association.
4- Identify different study designs in epidemiology.
5- Explanation of the sampling framework and sampling method.
6- Bias and Confounding

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding
1.1 Explanation of the concept of epidemiology and its uses.
1.2 Determining Causality and Measuring Correlation.
1.3 Description of bias and the effect of confounding factors.
2.0 Skills
2.1 Recognize the epidemiological triad and determinants of disease.
2.2 Explanation of the sampling frame and sampling method.
2.3 Recognize different study designs in epidemiology.
3.0 Values, autonomy and responsibility
Not applicable

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Last updated: 2026-04-09