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This occurrence is not offered in 2012
This course will provide students with an understanding ways in which evidence is used in health decision making, in health promotion, clinical care and health policy, and the social science tools which underpin much health research.
Following successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:- Frame answerable research questions for specific health related researc- Identify an appropriate epidemiological study design for the research- Develop a plan of data analysis- Conduct a simple data analyses using R for statistical computing- Write a short research proposal- Argue on the strength and weaknesses of different health related study designs
Subject to approval of the Director, Health Sciences Centre
HLTH462
Arindam Basu
Arindam Basu - phone 03 345 8161
Aegrotat considerations (Students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.)http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml, please see Course links. Missing of TestsIn rare cases a student will not be able to sit a test. In such cases, the student should consult with the course co-ordinator to the Head of Department to arrange alternative procedures. This must be done well in advance of the set date for the test.
Marczyk, Geoffrey R. , DeMatteo, David, Festinger, David; Essentials of research design and methodology ; John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
There is no formal textbook for this course. However, tudents are encouraged to borrow and read the text book above.For a preview of this textbook (limited preview), check Google books at http://goo.gl/siXer
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations
Health Sciences uses the following scale to convert marks into gradesA+ = 85+A = 80-84A- = 75-74B+ = 70-74B- = 60-64 C+ = 55-59C = 50-54D = 40-49E = 0Health Sciences reserve the right to adjust this mark/grade conversion. This will occur only when deemed necessary and such adjustments will not be made to the detriment of a student's grade.
Late work should be accompanied with a short note explaining why the work is late. Days late include week-end and holidays
Students with disabilities should speak with someone at Disability Support Service.
Arindam Basu (Waimari 225) is in charge of liaison with students. Your class will appoint a student representative to the liaison committee at the start of the semester. Please feel free to talk to the Academic Liaison or the student rep about any problems or concerns that you may have.
Students should, in the firs instance, speak to the course co-ordinator about their grades. If they can reach an agreeable solution, students should then speak to the Head of the Department (Ray Kirtk Waimairi 204 - 364 3108 - ray.kirk@canterbury.ac.nz). Students can appeal any decision made on their final grade. You can apply at the Registry to appeal within 4 weeks of the end of the semester. Be aware that there are time limits for each step of the process.
Domestic fee $1,748.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 4 people apply to enrol.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .