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MIC2020: Epidemiology and Clinical Research (Core: 3 credits)

Learning Outcomes
1. Define basic concepts of epidemiology and clinical research.
2. Apply the concepts of epidemiology and clinical research in biomedical science.
3. Determine suitable information related to epidemiology and clinical research for
dissemination to the community.

Course Synopsis
This course will cover introduction to fundamental concepts of epidemiology and
clinical investigation. Students will also learn various study designs for epidemiology
and the applications of each design. The topics include introduction to epidemiology,
measurements in epidemiology, study design in epidemiology, chronic non-
communicable disease, communicable disease, surveillance, clinical epidemiology,
environmental and occupational epidemiology, health policy in epidemiology, and
clinical investigation such as clinical trial.

Reference Texts
1. Celentano, D. D., Szklo, M., & Farag, Y. (2023). Gordis Epidemiology E-Book:
Gordis Epidemiology E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. Friis, R. H., & Sellers, T. (2020). Epidemiology for public health practice (6
th
edition). Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Course Coordinator
Dr. Kee Boon Pin
bpkee@um.edu.my
03-79676601

Course Assessment
Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (60%) and a Final Exam (40%)

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