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Principles of Epidemiology (VET641) |
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Points: |
4 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external |
Description: |
This unit will provide students with the theoretical knowledge of epidemiology. It will cover disease frequency and monitoring, risk factor analysis, survey design and analysis of survey results, diagnostic test evaluation and interpretation, investigation of disease outbreaks and geographical information systems. |
Contact time: |
Lectures, workshops and seminars as required. |
Prerequisites: |
Enrolment in Masters of Veterinary Studies (Veterinary Surveillance), Master of Veterinary Studies (Conservation Medicine) or permission of the Program Chair. |
Used in these Courses: |
Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine |
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