Course Title: Statistics and Epidemiology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Statistics and Epidemiology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

MATH1238

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016

MATH1238

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

MATH2170

City Campus

Undergraduate

145H Mathematical & Geospatial Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2006,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 2 2009,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2016

MATH2170

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2017,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022

Course Coordinator: Dr. Stella Stylianou

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 6227

Course Coordinator Email: stella.stylianou@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment, by email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Assumed Knowledge

You are expected to have mathematical capabilities commensurate to a Year 12 standard.


Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of statistical data analysis and reasoning. Emphasis is placed, in particular, on describing and analysing data. The course will help you develop a base of knowledge of statistical packages and provides a very effective introduction to the use of statistics in science. Theoretical components will be used in other courses where experimental results are collected and are statistically analysed. The basics of epidemiology and its applicability to health, medical and applied sciences is introduced. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course is at introductory level and contributes to a number of different Programs and Program Learning Outcomes in the Medical Laboratory, Biomedical, Health and Applied Science streams.


On completion of this course you will be able to:

  1. Evaluate basic methods of investigating and collecting statistical information.
  2. Present, evaluate and analyse statistical data in a useful and clear manner.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and interpret basic epidemiological, health monitoring and accident data using methods studied in this course.
  4. Communicate the information gained from statistical analyses in an effective way.
  5. Explain basic concepts, constructs and principles foundational to epidemiology.
  6. Review, interpret and communicate epidemiological findings from literature.


Overview of Learning Activities

Through lectorials, laboratory exercises and associated assessments you are encouraged to develop your critical thinking skills. Short videos, lectorial sessions and practical applications will give the students a wide range of learning activities designed to cover all aspects of statistics and epidemiology. Activities include guided and self-directed work, laboratory sessions, and practical assessments.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Item 1: Theoretical and applied laboratory Assignments
Weighting 45%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6

Assessment item 2: Authentic Practical Assessments
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6

Assessment item 3: Summative Assessments
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.