PUB HLTH 7074 - Introduction to Biostatistics
| Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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| Units: | 3 |
| Term: | 4110 |
| Campus: | North Terrace |
| Contact: | Up to 2 hours per week. This course provides options to participate online for students unable to attend in face-to-face mode. |
| Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
| Available for Non-Award Study: | Yes |
| Incompatible: | PUB HLTH 7074OL, PUB HLTH 7074UAC, PUB HLTH 4274 |
| Assessment: | Assignment and exam |
| Syllabus: |
Biostatistics is the application of statistical methods (summarising data and drawing valid inferences based on limited information) to biological systems, more particularly, to humans and their health problems. This course deals with statistical concepts and terminology and basic analytic techniques. The purpose of the course is to give students an introduction to the discipline, an appreciation of a statistical perspective on information arising from the health arena and basic critical appraisal skills to assess the quality of research evidence. |
Course Fees
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
| Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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| 4110 | Mon 15/03/2021 | Thu 25/03/2021 | Fri 07/05/2021 | Fri 11/06/2021 |
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Class Details
| Enrolment Class: Lecture | |||||||
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| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 18721 | LEC0 | 70 | 36 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. | Note: This lecture is pre-recorded and can be viewed any time after publication in MyUni. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled. | ||
| Related Class: Workshop | |||||||
| Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
| 11076 | WR02 | 35 | 16 | 2 Mar - 6 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
| 27 Apr - 1 Jun | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: This class is delivered entirely online. | |||
| 11077 | WR01 | 35 | 20 | 2 Mar - 6 Apr | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 323, Teaching Room |
| 27 Apr - 1 Jun | Tuesday | 10am - 12pm | Hughes, 323, Teaching Room | ||||
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