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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)