Course Title: Biostatistics and Epidemiology Course Code: NUR 292 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Community Health Nursing College: College of Nursing Institution: Taibah University Version: V2 Last Revision Date: 2015 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: ( 3 ) 2. Course type A. ?University ?College ? Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: ( 4th Level / 2nd Year) 4. Course general Description: This course includes introductory topics & principles of epidemiology and biostatistics. Students will learn about procedures useful in the surveillance and investigation of health -related states or events, more specifically, on etiology identification, disease development, effect and impact assessment to both individual & population levels, and disease prevention. Furthermore, the course includes common statistical approaches that students are required to familiarize themselves with and eventually master. Lastly, they will be trained in their skills & techniques in identifying, analyzing and interpreting data. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): MMIC 201 6. Co-requirements for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): Upon completion of this course the student should be able to: 1. Discuss the roles of epidemiology and biostatistics on the prevention of disease and improvement of health. 2. Describe the principles of epidemiologic surveillance and study designs. 3. Apply the basic concepts and techniques of biostatistics. 4. Calculate and interpret basic epidemiology and biostatistics/al measures. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 45 100% 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 61. Lectures 45 62. Laboratory/Studio 0 63. Field 0 64. Tutorial 0 65. Others (specify) 0 Total 45 Hours B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of various statistical and epidemiological terms K1 ? Lectures ? Discussions ? E- learning Standardized Exams 2.0 Skills 2.1 Critically analyze the use of various statistical and epidemiological methods in health science S1 ? Lectures ? Discussions ? E- learning Standardized Exams 2.3 Calculate statistical and epidemiological results for selected measures S5 ? Lectures ? Discussions ? Group Project ? E- learning Assignments/ Standardized exams 2.4 Interpret and communicates statistical and epidemiological findings clearly, and in a cogent manner via written and verbal communication. S6 ? Lectures ? Discussions ? (Problemsolving Tasks/ Assignment) Group Project /Presentation 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of professional accountability by interpreting biostatistical and epidemiological data to support evidence-based decision-making in nursing practice. V2 ? Lecture ? Discussions Standardized Exams C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 62. Introduction to Epidemiology & Biostatistics ? Basic Epidemiologic Concepts and Principles ? Basic Biostatistics Concepts and Principles ? Population Health in Clinical and Community Settings ? Nursing and Data 6 63. The Epidemiologic Approach to Disease and Intervention ? Stories form History ? The Epidemiology Approaches ? Integrating Prevention and Treatment 3 3. The Dynamics of Disease Transmission and Disease Surveillance 3 4. Epidemiological Studies ? Descriptive Epidemiology ? Analytic Epidemiology 9 5. Data and Epidemiology: The link to Biostatistics ? ? Descriptive Statistics: o Levels of Measurements o Measurements of Central Tendency o Variability 6 6. Data and Epidemiology: The link to Biostatistics ? ? Inferential Statistics: o Testing Hypotheses o Analyzing Relationships Between Two Variables o Analyzing Relationships Between Multiple Variables 3 7. Measurements Used in Epidemiology ? Ratio, Proportions, Prevalence Rates ? Mortality Rates, Morbidity Rates 6 8. Using Spreadsheets in Public Health ? Using Excel spreadsheets for collecting data, statistical analysis, constructing graphs and tables ? Visual Displays of Data 6 9. Data Analysis Project Presentation 3 Total 45 Hours D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 42. Standardized exam (Quiz) 5 5% 43. Assignments Throughout the semester 15% 44. Standardized exam (Midterm) 8 20% 4. Group Project Presentation 14/15 20% 5. Standardized exam (Final) End of the Semester 40% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Celentano, D. D., Szklo, M., & Farag, Y. (2023). Gordis Epidemiology E-Book: Gordis Epidemiology E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. Plichta, S. B., & Kelvin, E. A. (2013). Munro's statistical methods for health care research (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 4o Supportive References Holcomb, A.C., & Cox, K. S. (2021). Interpreting Basic Statistics: A Workbook Based on Excerpts from Journal Articles (9TH ED). Routledge Zeni, M. B. (2019). Principles of Epidemiology for Advanced Nursing Practice: A Population Health Perspective: A Population Health Perspective. Jones & Bartlett Learning. Allender, J., Rector, C., Rector, C., & Warner, K. (10th ed). Community & public health nursing: Promoting the public's health. lippincott williams & wilkins. Electronic Materials Saudi Vision 2030 http://www.vision2030.gov.sa/en/ Health Sector Transformation Program https://www.vision2030.gov.sa/media/0wop2tds/hstp_eng.pdf CDC Principles of epidemiology in Public health practice. Third edition. An introduction to applied epidemiology and biostatistics. https://www.cdc.gov/ophss/csels/dsepd/ss1978/index.html World Health Organization http://www.who.int/en/ Boston University School of Public Health. (2016, January 11). Resources for MPH Programs: Teaching and Digital Learning. https://www.bu.edu/sph/education/degrees-and-programs/mph/modules/ Other Learning Materials Excel Spreadsheet/Google ExcelSheet 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classroom Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Projector & screen, white/smart board, LMS (Black Board) access, Wi-Fi Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) N/A F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Students Department Leader Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Faculty Evaluation Effectiveness of Students assessment Students Faculty Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Achievement of CLO (course report) Quality of learning resources Students Faculty Department Leader Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Course report The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Students Faculty Indirect: Course evaluation Direct: Results of CLOs Other: NA Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)